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How to change directory to any folder where python is not installed ? - firashelou - Apr-03-2020
Hello everyone,
I am using Python3.6.3 on a Windows OS
what i would like know after searching and not finding the right answer on google, how to make the directory in any folder? to explain more:
I usually start the cmd then type cd C:\Python3.6.3 and enter to load python
but if i try to save any file using python code, this file will be saved in "C:\Python3.6.3" ! I don't want that ! what i want for example to save the file on desktop in a folder let's say called "pythonProjects"
so how can i do that when my python is installed in the C:\Python3.6.3 folder ?
Thanks in advance :)
RE: How to change directory to any folder where python is not installed ? - Mateusz - Apr-03-2020
You have to add directory containing python.exe to system environment variable PATH. Then you can call python from every place you want.
RE: How to change directory to any folder where python is not installed ? - firashelou - Apr-03-2020
(Apr-03-2020, 10:07 AM)Mateusz Wrote: You have to add directory containing python.exe to system environment variable PATH. Then you can call python from every place you want.
thanks Mateusz for your reply, I assume the problem is with the Path variable because I added it manually
I will reinstall python and make it automatic
RE: How to change directory to any folder where python is not installed ? - snippsat - Apr-03-2020
Here is a install tutorial,longer down in Thread also how to fix/add environment variable Path after install.
Python 3.8 (3.6-3.7) and pip installation under Windows
RE: How to change directory to any folder where python is not installed ? - firashelou - Apr-03-2020
(Apr-03-2020, 10:42 AM)snippsat Wrote: Here is a install tutorial,longer down in Thread also how to fix/add environment variable Path after install.
Python 3.8 (3.6-3.7) and pip installation under Windows
thank you snippsat