The keyword win32 in the package name indicates that this is a 32-bit
windows application:
>
> I'm using pygtk-all-in-one-2.22.6.win32-py2.6.msi to install PyGTK on

On Feb 23, 3:29 am, Kurt Underhay <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi Dieter
>
> Thanks for the response. The issue is exactly as you describe - I had
> installed the 64bit version of Python. After removing and installing 32bit,
> the all-in-one installer runs successfully.
>
> I had a look again at the pygtk website, and it seems (to me) that the only
> place where the 32bit restriction is mentioned is in a news article for the
> release of the all-in-one installer. Perhaps this requirement can be added
> to the PyGTK download page, FAQ or Wiki? Generally this is the first place
> that people will look.
>
> The only requirements mentioned on the PyGTK Downloads page, under the
> Install PyGTK section, are "the Python interpreter" or "A Python
> interpreter". On of those text items is a link to the Python download page,
> where you can download 32bit and 64bit. As I say, perhaps the architectural
> requirement can be made clearer so that people don't make this mistake.
>
> Many thanks for the assistance.
>
> Regards
> Kurt
>
> On 22 February 2011 18:20, Dieter Verfaillie <[email protected]>wrote:
>
>
>
> > On 22/02/2011 16:55, Kurt Underhay wrote:
> > > I'm using pygtk-all-in-one-2.22.6.win32-py2.6.msi to install PyGTK on
> > > Windows 7 64bit.
>
> > > I've already installed Python2.6.6, and it works OK. However, when I try
> > to
> > > install PyGTK, I get the following message from the installer:
> > > Python 2.6 could not be located on your system.
>
> > > After which the installer simply exits.
>
> > Did you install a 64bit Python interpreter? The most probable reason
> > for that message is that the all-in-one installer can't locate a 32bit
> > Python interpreter (which works fine on 64bit Windows).
>
> > There are no 64bit PyGTK binaries for Windows (yet) and even if there
> > where, it would probably be a safer bet to stick with the 32bit version
> > as the 64bit GTK+ runtime binaries distributed on gtk.org (which
> > would be needed by 64bit PyGTK binaries) are still marked
> > experimental.
>
> > > My Python2.6.6 installation directory is C:\Program Files\Python26. I've
> > > created a symlink at C:\Python26 pointing to the installed directory.
> > I've
> > > also created an environment variable called PYTHON, pointing to the
> > install
> > > directory. None of these steps make a difference to the installer.
>
> > Be extremely careful with installing Python into a path that contains
> > spaces (like "Program Files"). Doing so is opening a can of worms.
> > See here for more info:http://bugs.python.org/issue1284316, especially
> > comment 26240 by Tim Peters and comment 104384 by Mark Hammond.
> > No idea if your symlink idea could help ease the pain or not though.
>
> > That said, if you do choose to continue with such an installation layout
> > and you encounter bugs in the PyGTK aio installer please consider
> > filing bug reports as I don't recall ever testing such a layout...
>
> > > What do I need to do, to get the PyGTK installer to recognise my Python
> > > installation?
>
> > If you have installed a 64bit Python interpreter you should replace it
> > with a 32bit version, if not there's some other problem. In that case
> > please let us know.
>
> > mvg,
> > Dieter
>
>
>
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