Can't import python modules

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I am trying to install EasyGUI. There is no setup.py so I can't install the module like you can with a proper module that has a setup.py file Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

After ten seconds of searching, I even located a video about how to install EasyGUI. What's your problem? — Ulrich Eckhardt, Aug 05 '15 at 19:56
I have reasearched and still havent found a solution. I have followed videos but it still is not working — sir_smiggles, Aug 05 '15 at 20:00
A small amount of research (ie "I typed `pip search easygui` into my terminal") suggests that you can install it with pip. I'd recommend that. — NightShadeQueen, Aug 05 '15 at 20:06

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 06 '15 at 03:06

Don't put manually python file into PythonXX/Lib/site-packages directory, use pip install <package-name> instead e.g.:

$ pip install easygui

The advantage is that you can upgrade it later:

$ pip install -U easygui

Or uninstall:

$ pip uninstall -U easygui

pip is the preferred installer program.

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 05 '15 at 19:56

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You haven't install them, you just have to put it a directory, where Python find them, e.g. in a folder is already in your PYTHONPATH.

Perhaps the best if you put PythonXX/Lib/site-packages directory.

answered Aug 05 '15 at 19:56

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Thanks, this helped. I installed a fresh copy of Python 2.7 and then it created a directory for Python. Moved the module into there and it worked! – sir_smiggles Aug 05 '15 at 20:06

Can't import python modules

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