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I downloaded Python 3.8.

I downloaded PyCharm Community Edition 2019.3.4. Saved it in new folder in the Desktop directory.

In PyCharm, when I click on File > New Project, I...

1.) Have the location set to C:\Users\User\Desktop\newProject

2.) Have New environment using set to Virtualenv

3.) Have Base interpreter set to C:\ProgramFiles\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.8_3.8.752.0_x64_qbz5n2kfra8p0\python.exe

I have a Windows 10 Home computer

When I click on the Create button, I get the attached error.

What can I do?enter image description here

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  • You need to setup and Interpreter Commented Mar 21, 2020 at 17:51
  • Why is python.exe present inside WindowsApps. Please follow the simple installation guide for python. You might run into many other problems later. Commented Mar 21, 2020 at 17:54
  • @PrashantKumar That's where it went into by default when I downloaded it. You think I should try uninstalling it and putting into another directory? Any suggested directory? WindowsApps is a folder that is hidden and that I cannot get into. Commented Mar 21, 2020 at 18:01
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    Yes. Default should not be into that directory. I would suggest reinstalling python. It should go directly into C:/ drive or C:/ProgramFiles. Commented Mar 21, 2020 at 18:08
  • Went ahead and uninstalled and reinstalled Python 3.8. It works now in a new directory! Thanks, @PrashantKumar Commented Mar 21, 2020 at 18:32

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The error says it has access problem while accessing python.exe. Files inside WindowsApps are for systems use and cannot be accessed manually by users due to access permission.

Also you installation does not seem right as python.exe is present inside WindowsApps.

Please follow the simple installation guide for python. You might run into many other problems later.

I would suggest reinstalling python. It should go directly into C:/ drive or C:/ProgramFiles.

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