Error message: 'pip' is not recognized as an internal or external command
David Y.
—The Problem
I’ve just installed Python on my Windows computer and am now trying to install some libraries with PIP. However, whenever I run pip install something, I get the following error message:
'pip' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
Does pip come with Python? If not, how do I install it on Windows?
The Solution
Please refer to our article on installing and using PIP on Windows.
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