Windows 8 64bit How-to Install Python Setuptools with easy_install Easy Visual-Guide

The Step-by-Step Guide Show How-to Get Installed and Enabled on Windows 8 x86_64 the Python easy_install Tool contained in Python Setuptools.

 

To the Post Bottom your Find also Link to Article about Installing the Python Pip on Windows.

 

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1. Download Python Setuptools:

   Python Win8-64 Setuptools Installation Script

   Find on Page the Download Section reserved to Windows 64bit Containing the ez_setup.py File.

2. Right-Click on ez_setup.py

   Select Save Link As...

   Take Care to Save as "All Files" and Add ".py" Extension.

   
3. Open Command Prompt Window
   • Switch to Start View

     Just Pressing "Cmd" Key

   • Search for Command Prompt

     Just Typing "command"

     
4. Execute:

   python ez_setup.py

5. Add Setuptools to the Path:

   C:\<pathToPython>\Scripts

   If You Do Not Know How-to Set the Path on Win8 Look:

   How-to Setup Path and Variables on Windows8

   Link Contains Easy-Visual Tutorial on How-to Set-Up the Path and the Environment Variables on Windows 8.
6. Test Setuptools Installation

   1. Open a New Command Prompt

   2. Try to Execute:

      easy_install

7. Install Python Pip for Windows 8:

   How-to Install Pip on Windows 8

   The Link Contains Guide with Detailed Instructions on Installing Python Pip on Windows 8 32 and 64 bit.