How To Run A Python File From Windows Command Line

Question

I'm sorry if this question is simple but i'm new to Python and have searched around but not found my answer.

Here it is:

How do I run a .py file from the Python interpreter? I'd like to run this file: C:\Users\Myname\Desktop\Python\Python-Test.py

So far, I've:

Downloaded Active Python (http://www.activestate.com/activepython).
Set the PATH to open the interpreter from the Windows Command Line. The Python interpreter works fine, allowing me to print simple calculations.

Thanks for your time,

Dan.

Did you bother with searching first? stackoverflow.com/questions/6402411/… — matino
– matino, Commented Jul 9, 2013 at 10:26

doctorlove · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-09 10:29:13Z

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If you want to know

How do I run a .py file from the Python interpreter?

this will work

import sys
sys.path.append("C:\\Users\\Myname\\Desktop\\Python")
import Python-Test

But your question says from the command line, which has been answered in the comments.

answered Jul 9, 2013 at 10:29

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