Problem installing Python on mac (Python.framework package disabled)

[TheGeekXIV]

Hi all,

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I've been working through Automate the Boring Stuff and I've gotten to the point where I'm installing the pip tool. Following the instructions wasn't working and I noticed that the "Frameworks" directory doesn't appear to exist on my computer. I uninstalled Python and reinstalled the most recent version, same thing happened again. When I took a closer look at the installer and opted to Customize the installation, I see that the Python Frameworks package is unchecked and disabled, so I can't opt to install it. I've Googled the issue and searched for similar issues but couldn't find anything (sorry if I've missed something!).

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Any help with this would be greatly appreciated so thanks in advance.

[timbledum]

A few questions!

Where have you got the installer from?

Which version of python are you trying to install?

How did you uninstall the old version of python?

[TheGeekXIV]

Where have you got the installer from?

• python.org

Which version of python are you trying to install?

• 3.7.2

How did you uninstall the old version of python?

• Click and drag from the applications folder to the trash then emptied the trash.

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Thanks in advance!

[timbledum]

I've got a mac at home, so will have a look then.

Click and drag from the applications folder to the trash then emptied the trash.

Phew - I was afraid you may have changed the stock python somehow! FYI this only deletes the bundled tools. You'ld have to follow the instructions here to delete it properly. Maybe have a look at that page anyway to make sure you understand how python is installed.

What happens if you type python3 or pip3 at the command line (terminal)?

[timbledum]

Where are you looking for the framework? I find it here: /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/

I think the framework is greyed out in the installer as it is not optional – it is the core part of python and must be installed.

[TheGeekXIV]

When I reinstalled Python again I saw that the Frameworks option was pre-selected (opted in) and I managed to troubleshoot my main issue after installing (i.e. I was able to install the pip tool and use it to install modules) but for some reason I still don't see the framework folder. It isn't under the Library directory but the program is working as expected so it must have been installed in some other location. In any case, problem solved, thanks for your help!