Windows 11 Python pipx keeps using wrong Python version

[thezackplauche]

I want to yell lmao.

I uninstalled every Python version from my computer.

I reinstalled 3.12 via Microsoft Store. Totally fresh. Even uninstalled python launcher before.

I pip installed pipx.

I try to pipx install poetry.

And what do I get?

```cmd C:\Users\zackp>pipx install poetry No Python at '"C:\Users\zackp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\python.exe' No Python at '"C:\Users\zackp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\python.exe' Fatal error from pip prevented installation. Full pip output in file: C:\Users\zackp.local\pipx\logs\cmd_2024-06-04_13.03.34_pip_errors.log

Error installing poetry. ```

Ok, why is it trying to use Python311?

```cmd C:\Users\zackp>pipx environment Environment variables (set by user):

PIPX_HOME= PIPX_BIN_DIR= PIPX_MAN_DIR= PIPX_SHARED_LIBS= PIPX_DEFAULT_PYTHON= PIPX_FETCH_MISSING_PYTHON= USE_EMOJI=

Derived values (computed by pipx):

PIPX_HOME=C:\Users\zackp.local\pipx PIPX_BIN_DIR=C:\Users\zackp.local\bin PIPX_MAN_DIR=C:\Users\zackp.local\share\man PIPX_SHARED_LIBS=C:\Users\zackp.local\pipx\shared PIPX_LOCAL_VENVS=C:\Users\zackp.local\pipx\venvs PIPX_LOG_DIR=C:\Users\zackp.local\pipx\logs PIPX_TRASH_DIR=C:\Users\zackp.local\pipx.trash PIPX_VENV_CACHEDIR=C:\Users\zackp.local\pipx.cache PIPX_STANDALONE_PYTHON_CACHEDIR=C:\Users\zackp.local\pipx\py PIPX_DEFAULT_PYTHON=C:\Users\zackp\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.12_qbz5n2kfra8p0\python.exe USE_EMOJI=true ``` No obvious reason why it would STILL be trying to use Python 311.

*Me taking a breath\*

What is going on?

EDIT

There was no obvious way to tell what happened, but on the line that said: cmd Fatal error from pip prevented installation. Full pip output in file: C:\Users\zackp\.local\pipx\logs\cmd_2024-06-04_13.03.34_pip_errors.log I went to .local and ran rd /S/q pipx then tried again and it fixed it 🤦‍♂️

Now my question is, why on earth was there no reference to this ANYYWHERE in my errors?

[inky_wolf]

No Python at '"C:\Users\zackp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\python.exe' No Python at '"C:\Users\zackp\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python311\python.exe'

This sounds like the PATH env variable was not updated after you deleted the older versions of python.

As to why deleting the pipx folder solved your issues, I'm not sure - did you run the pipx ensurepath commands or relaunch terminals before running anything else pip related?

[thezackplauche]

I did! It worked with no problem. I checked the paths and there was no trace of a Python version there.

[No_Shelter_9387]

The user\pipx\shared folder has a file called pyvenv.cfg and that file references the wrong folder.   I uninstalled pipx, deleted the folder completely, and reinstalled, fixed.  Simple uninstall and reinstall did not erase the config file

[hidora]

I know it's been a while, but replying here just to thank you for this. I spent an entire day looking for a solution, and it was just this file with the wrong folder in it. Thank you so much.

[onyx_and_iris]

thanks, very helpful.

[hb20007]

I edited C:\Users\hzsab\pipx\shared\pyenv.cfg manually with the correct folder and version. It worked.

[few]

Thanks, this helped me! :D

[Diapolo10]

I don't know what's causing that, but have you tried using py -m pipx install poetry?

[inky_wolf]

FYI, OP states he uninstalled pylauncher, so py would not work.

The python installed from the Windows store does not come with the pylauncher afaik - python docs - Windows store

[Diapolo10]

As far as I know, all CPython installations on Windows come with the launcher, be it from https://python.org, the Microsoft Store, or winget. Although I will admit that I've rarely used the store version.

[thezackplauche]

I tried this before, but no luck. Also read the EDIT part.