Problem in importing python libraries in the command prompt

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I am trying to write a simple program that uses the numpy module. I have downloaded it without the use of a virtual environment using pip. On doing a pip freeze all the modules are present yet I am unable to import it when I use the command prompt python terminal. I found a few answers related to the environment variables but I can't work my way around it.

Type in cosole where pip and where python then compare path to both apps. — Olvin Roght
– Olvin Roght, Commented Jul 20, 2020 at 18:29
Where python gave me three paths. where python: C:\Program Files\Python\Python37\python.exe C:\Users\shaurya\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python38\python.exe C:\Users\shaurya\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\python.exe where pip : C:\Users\shaurya\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python38\Scripts\pip.exe — Shorya Sharma
– Shorya Sharma, Commented Jul 20, 2020 at 18:32

Michael · Accepted Answer · 2020-07-20 18:39:04Z

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That can be caused by multiple python versions installed in your system. So try:

python -m pip list

and if it does not list numpy, try installing it using:

python -m pip install numpy

In some cases, py works the same as python, so try all above things with py as well, including your own attempts

edited Jul 20, 2020 at 18:39

answered Jul 20, 2020 at 18:33

Michael

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Shorya Sharma Over a year ago

I needed admin permissions to install numpy but it worked just fine.

Michael Over a year ago

nice then! Edited the post, also check it.

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