I have installed Python 2.7.1 on Windows 7, but I am unable to install easy_install. Please help me.
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I know this isn't a direct answer to your question but it does offer one solution to your problem. Python 2.7.9 includes PIP and SetupTools, if you update to this version you will have one solution to your problem.
The recommended way to install setuptools on Windows is to download ez_setup.py and run it. The script will download the appropriate .egg file and install it for you.
For best results, uninstall previous versions FIRST (see Uninstalling).
Once installation is complete, you will find an easy_install.exe program in your Python Scripts subdirectory. For simple invocation and best results, add this directory to your PATH environment variable, if it is not already present.
more details : https://pypi.python.org/pypi/setuptools
That tool is part of the setuptools (now called Distribute) package. Install Distribute. Of course you'll have to fetch that one manually.
http://pypi.python.org/pypi/distribute#installation-instructions
I usually just run ez_setup.py. IIRC, that works fine, at least with UAC off.
It also creates an easy_install executable in your Python\scripts subdirectory, which should be in your PATH.
UPDATE: I highly recommend not to bother with easy_install anymore! Jump right to pip, it's better in every regard!
Installation is just as simple: from the installation instructions page, you can download get-pip.py and run it. Works just like the ez_setup.py mentioned above.
for 32-bit Python, the installer is here. after you run the installer, you will have easy_install.exe in your \Python27\Scripts directory
if you are looking for 64-bit installers, this is an excellent resource:
http://www.lfd.uci.edu/~gohlke/pythonlibs/
the author has installers for both Setuptools and Distribute. Either one will give you easy_install.exe
I recently used ez_setup.py as well and I did a tutorial on how to install it. The tutorial has snapshots and simple to follow. You can find it below:
Installing easy_install Using ez_setup.py
I hope you find this helpful.
Look for the official 2.7 setuptools installer (which contains easy_install). You only need to install from sources for windows 64 bits.
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