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.

Asked By: ioow

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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.

Answered By: chronosirius
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