I need to install pywin32 library to be able to call import win32com.client
I downloaded pywin32-219.win32-py2.7.exe file from http://sourceforge.net/projects/pywin32/files/pywin32/Build%20219/
But when I run the file, nothing happens. The application from which I run the program freezes and I have to terminate it.
Any idea what can be wrong and how to instal pywin32?
First install pywin32:
pip install pywin32 Then you need to run the post install so navigate to your python Scrips folder something like C:\Users\Name\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python38-32\Scripts then type the command:
pywin32_postinstall.py -install This worked for me on:
Windows 8 64 bit
Python Version 3.8
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=805627#c3
The
/reg:32flag is needed to install a 32bit pywin32 on a 64bit OS, otherwise the 32bit pywin32 installer will not find the registry key and so not know where to install into. That flag would not be necessary on a 32bit Windows 8, nor if you were using a 64bit Python + 64bit pywin32 on a 64bit win8.
Maybe try uninstalling then re-installing with the switch..?
Probably I had similar problems with installing coverage package into Python 2.7, Win8.1 x64 blocked running the distro executable (error dialog was shown). I just clicked "Show more" link (instead of "OK" button) and then clicked "Run anyway".
BTW, ActiveState Python 2.7.8 already contains pyWin32 in the distribution. This is possible workaround.
