Does this means the python path for pip install is incorrect? If so, how do I know the right path and then how do I change that?

Question

I am trying to pip install Jupyter but powershell is giving me this error:

C:\Users\me> pip install jupyter
pip : The term 'pip' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included,
verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:1
+ pip install jupyter
+ ~~~
    + CategoryInfo          : ObjectNotFound: (pip:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException

I have tried reading other questions on here about fixing paths, but those solutions did not work correctly for me even after re-booting powershell and my system. Also, I performed both a system update and re-installed python. None of that worked.

Answer 1

I've found that if python is not on your path then pip doesn't work. Run the command below to see what you have on your path.

PS> ($env:PATH).split(';')

If you don't see python on the path then add it like I have below (assuming your python install is in a directory named python in c:\\ .

PS> $env:PATH = "$($env:PATH);C:\\python"

Try running pip in the same PowerShell console as the previous two commands. If it works, then you'll need to add c:\\python to your PATH permanently.