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add Python path to PATH system variable automatically under Windows

I'm creating one-click python installer (integrated with my application). Is there any way to force Python MSI installer to add python's path to SYSTEM PATH variable? I'm using MSI installer because it is very easy to specify (using command line) how it should interact with the user.

Solution

  • User variables are stored in the Windows Registry under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Environment

    I would use winreg in a post install script to set or add to the PATH there.

    http://docs.python.org/library/_winreg.html