python is not recognized windows 10

Make sure the path is in your System PATH variable and not in a User PATH variable. After adding the path to the PATH variable, make sure you close and re-open any command prompts so they use the updated PATH.

You should also confirm the path by checking python directly from the folder.

The example below is for the OP’s path.

Make sure you use the path specific to your installation:

  1. %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python36
  2. %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python36\Scripts for access to tools such as PIP
  3. %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Launchercd c:\Python\Python36-32python –version

or using CMD or Powershell on Windows: \>Python --version should print Python 3.x.x where x = version specific numbers.

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