We come across the error, PiP is not recognized as an internal or external command when we try to install Python packages using a Command Prompt window. As part of our Server Management Services, we assist our customers with several Python queries. Today, let us discuss the error, PiP is not recognized as an internal or external command. PiP is not recognized as an internal or external commandMost users make use of PiP to install and manage Python packages found in the Python Package Index. This error means that the Python is either not installed or the system variable path has not been set. Some customers report that the issue occurs even after installing the Python distribution and making sure that Python is in the path variable. The major causes of this error include:
In order to run Python commands from a CMD window, we need to add the path of PiP installation to our PATH in the system variable.
When we add the PATH manually, additional space or a missing semicolon before the new PATH will end up in the error. SolutionsMoving ahead, let us see the solutions our Support Techs employ in order to fix the error. Method 1: Check if PIP is added to our PATH variable
Method 2: Add PIP to the PATH environment variable using the Windows GUI
Method 3: AddPIP to the PATH environment variable using CMDAn easy way is to do it directly from a CMD window. We follow the following steps to set the PiP path environment directly from a Command Prompt window:
In the command, we can change the Python version after ‘;‘ accordingly. Method 4: Open the Python package without adding the PiP variableIn order to do this, we can use a couple of different commands. This also works if we use the methods above to configure the environment PATH variable but still stuck with the error. The Short Method:
The Long Method:
We change the location of our python installation according to the version or if we install it in a custom location. Also, make sure to change the [package] placeholder to our own package name. Method 5: Ensure that PiP is included in Python installationBefore reinstalling the whole Python environment, we need to check whether PiP was not omitted from the Python installation. Certain Python installers will leave PiP out of the default installation. We can rectify this by modifying the Python installation and modifying it to install PIP. Follow the steps given below:
Once done, open a CMD window and see if we are able to install a Python package with PiP without the error. Method 6: Install Python via the executable installerReinstalling Python along with its components will likely resolve this error. The easiest way is to use the Python executable installer. If we configure it correctly, it will automatically install PiP.
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