Convert script to executable, python not in registry

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I am trying to convert a python script to an executable file.

I have tried cxFreeze and py2exe, but both told me that Python27 are not in the registry. I found several other questions that tell me to go to regedit and find the python folder, but it is not there. I tried going to HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software and Python27 was not there.

Do I need to add it there to run the installer for cxFreeze or py2exe or is there another way?

install pyinstaller then try pyinstaller filename.py -F in command prompt in the directory where the python file is available — The6thSense
– The6thSense, Commented May 28, 2015 at 6:00
I installed it at the python.org download page for 2.7.8. I used the x86 64-bit .msi installer. I use the installer for the py2exe or cxFreeze and I get as far as opening it and pressing next, then it says I have an error. On the next page it asks for the Python directory and I can't type text into it. — pengowen123
– pengowen123, Commented May 29, 2015 at 1:30

Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-05-23 11:43:51Z

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Tools like PyInstaller package python scripts with the python run-time interpreter into standalone Windows applications. Installation of python (2.7.x) and all required python libraries is a prerequisite.

My suggestion is to install the latest Python 2.7 from this location: https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-2710/. Make sure to choose the correct architecture, apparently 32-bit is the easiest to get working.

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answered May 28, 2015 at 6:39

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pengowen123 Over a year ago

I have Python installed. I have version 2.7.8 if you want to know.

pengowen123 · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-29 05:32:21Z

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I fixed the issue. Apparently I accidentally installed 32-bit Python on a 64-bit machine. So I have to use the 32-bit installer because it installs the registry key in a different place. Thanks for the help anyways.

answered May 29, 2015 at 5:32

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