How do I wipe python completely and get a completely fresh installation?
Question:
Have absolutely no clue what I have done to my python folders, installs, etc but I think it would be best if it just completely got rid of it and installed it fresh.
Problem is, I have no clue on how I do it correctly, I have tried uninstalling the python programs and reinstalling them but I have done something wrong. When I try a run a test script in VSC, the Run & Debug button does absolutely nothing.
I have also noticed that im missing that python folder inside of C:
, I believe that might be an issue too but im not too sure.
When I tried to install pip on this fresh install, I was told it was out of PATH, which im assuming is refering to the folder I mentioned above.
I am new to scripting outside of programs/websites like Replit and Roblox Studio.
Any and all help is appreciated, apologies for my stupidity.
Answers:
In the control panel, you have to remove the program (select it and click uninstall). Then go to https://python.org and download the version you want. During the installation, click Add executables to PATH
or something like that. That should give you a new installation. I believe VSCode also gives the option to directly download python also, maybe via the extension?
Hope that helps.
Have absolutely no clue what I have done to my python folders, installs, etc but I think it would be best if it just completely got rid of it and installed it fresh.
Problem is, I have no clue on how I do it correctly, I have tried uninstalling the python programs and reinstalling them but I have done something wrong. When I try a run a test script in VSC, the Run & Debug button does absolutely nothing.
I have also noticed that im missing that python folder inside of C:
, I believe that might be an issue too but im not too sure.
When I tried to install pip on this fresh install, I was told it was out of PATH, which im assuming is refering to the folder I mentioned above.
I am new to scripting outside of programs/websites like Replit and Roblox Studio.
Any and all help is appreciated, apologies for my stupidity.
In the control panel, you have to remove the program (select it and click uninstall). Then go to https://python.org and download the version you want. During the installation, click Add executables to PATH
or something like that. That should give you a new installation. I believe VSCode also gives the option to directly download python also, maybe via the extension?
Hope that helps.