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I'm new to Python. I use Python 2.7 and I am running Windows Vista (64-bit). How do I make it when I click on .py scripts... that it opens up in IDLE so I can edit it a snap? Ya know... without having to open IDLE by itself. Heh.

I got all the way to C:\Python27\Lib\idlelib but I don't see the IDLE application.

Then when I do right-click and "Default open with" and select the idle.bat file.. I get this: alt text

Thanks!

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Go to folder options. Click File Types. Click New. Give the extension i.e py and click OK. Under opens with, click Change button. Click Browse and select the idle.bat from the location.

This will associate idle to open py files.

This link might be helpful for Vista.

http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/2127/vista_associate_file_type_program/#

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  • Where is IDLE located at? Also I am at Vista.. I do not see File Types in my Folder Options...
    – test
    Jan 17, 2011 at 4:30
  • I'm sorry. They have removed the File Types tab from folder options. The above link might be helpful.
    – aNish
    Jan 17, 2011 at 4:38
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    You can find it in Start/Default Programs.
    – Fantasizer
    Jan 17, 2011 at 4:38
  • I get: "Windows cannot find 'idle.pyw'
    – test
    Jan 17, 2011 at 7:17
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Delete theses keys from the registry and do repair-install from the MSI.

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.PY

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.py

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Have you tried simply right clicking the script and selecting Edit with IDLE?

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  • I do not have that.
    – test
    Jan 17, 2011 at 4:25
  • Ok, brainwave: try selecting pythonw.exe from the installed programs when the error window you posted pops up.
    – Fantasizer
    Jan 17, 2011 at 4:32
  • OK I did that... and nothing happened... it's like I never even selected even though I FOUND IT.. and pressed OK on pythonw.exe... Weird.
    – test
    Jan 17, 2011 at 4:34
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In Windows 10:

Type "Default Programs" in the start menu. "Associate a file type or protocol with a specific program". Select ".py". Click "Change Program". Choose "Python Launcher for Windows". This worked for me even when editing the registry, right-clicking, and reinstalling Python hadn't. Thanks to @Fantasizer for the hint.

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