Python Tutorial: How to Set the Path and Switch Between Different Versions/Executables (Windows)

In this Python Programming Tutorial, we will be learning how to set the PATH environment variable on the Windows Operating Systems.

We will also learn how to modify the PATH in order to switch between different Python versions and executables. This is an essential skill that trips up many people when they first start learning Python and will definitely help you in many real-world situations. Let's get started...

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[chrystiankownacki]

Thank you Corey, this is exactly what I was looking for. Clear and easy to understand PATH breakdown. All the best!

[mihaigrigore]

Pure gold this video, like all your others I have watched on Python. Crystal clear, fast paced, direct to the target. Yours is definitely The BEST Python course I watched (and I have seen a few...). I lost a few days exactly on the path issue as I could not find a clear explanation on the path ORDER. Your video showed me exactly the detail I was missing. Thank you!!! I would include this in the playlist on videos about "Setting up a Python Environment".
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[avivbaltsan]

Finally a video covering this, and also so well explained! Thanks Corey!

[juliancardona]

By far one of the most useful videos on YouTube! Awesome! I pip installed flask but also installed python using anaconda which I guess is messing up flask modules along with peewee modules. Hopefully this helps me modify how my machine looks for peewee and flask libraries.

[VictorOlet]

(For my future reference)
4:50 Adding directories to the path environment variable
10:40 Find the location of the python you're using using 'sys'
12:24 (Echo path)
13:52 Installed a package but not found when importing it
14:54 (Using pip show to get location of a package)
16:50 When the CL and Editor are using different python versions (Sublime Text as example)

[bryanmedina]

This video has been extremely helpful to me. I was struggling heavily with not being able to import modules based on the IDE I used. I now have a thorough understanding of the impact and importance of setting the path. Thank you so much.

[jeffplays]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! It took me 3 videos to get to this one and it made it so clear and easy to follow, unlike the other ones, thanks again for the help!

[benjamincruzjr.]

I just stumbled onto this video as I was troubleshooting this exact issue and I couldn't be happier! Great content and easily explained!

[jeremyclark]

I've spend hours on StackOverflow and numpy documentation trying to figure out why my modules won't import. This is the only advice that has actually worked. THANK YOU!

[gowthamreddy]

These videos are gold standard. Used to struggle with these... but not anymore... Thank you Corey...!!

[asdasasada]

Ty man wanted to start with it and you are the first one that actually helped. :)

[farzaddalavi]

I really appreciate it. I was confused about how can change between different Python version and install packages. It was really helpful.

[sirskye]

Jack Pot! (For context, I use windows). I was trying to create a virtual environment and I ran into a block because my default python interpreter was set to the one in my c compiler(for linux, its MinGW). The venv file didn't have a 'scripts' file. It was a nightmare. Luckily, I changed my system environment path and changed it to my separately installed python interpreter for windows! Best video ever!

[rorysmith]

Fantastic video - answered all my questions regarding Path and Environment Variables in a clear and succinct manner. Subscribed!

[usamatahir]

This was so helpful. Thanks a lot dude!

[rohanramani]

Thank You Corey. You have been really helpful in learning python

[SteadyEddyyy]

Very helpful video. Thank you, Corey!

[jimbb]

you explained this better than anyone else on the internet. It actually makes sense now, thanks

[salarghaffarian]

You are the best instructor I've ever see. Thanks for this very informative video! Awesome!

[barbarairena]

thanx! Very informative!!! It will save a lot of nerves & time to a lot of people!!!! GREAT