So, recently, I saw that many beginners are encountering this difficulty while installing Python 3 for the first time; in fact, when I installed Python for the first time, I had the same issue. The solution is simple, as we shall see in this article.
The Problem!
So, when we install Python 3, we usually do skip and next without selecting any options. When we install Python, we get the “Add To Path” option; if we ignore this option, we get this error in Python.
The scenario differs depending on the type of operating system.
The resulting error for Windows looks like this:
The resulting error for Linux looks like this:
Possible things that could raise this error?
- Broken packages
2. Version update
3. Unmet dependencies
4.Reinstalltion of Python
The Solution!
For Windows Users Steps are:
- When you download Python3.x and run .exe file, you will be given the option to select where you want Python to be installed. For example, I chose this location: C:\Program Files\ Python36
- Then, open system properties and navigate to the “Advanced” tab. (Thus, you may simply do this: Go to Start > Type “environment variables” into the search box > Select “Edit the system environment variables.”) Look for “Environment Variables” under the “Advanced” tab and click it. A new window with the title “Environment Variables” will appear.
- Ensure that the Python path for your user variables is shown in “Path Variable.” You should see C:\Program Files\Python36. If it isn’t available, add it by choosing the Path Variable box and clicking Edit.
- The next step is to double-check the PYTHONHOME and PYTHONPATH entries in the same window’s System Variables. The path mentioned above should be visible to you. If not, include it there as well.
Then click OK to go to the CMD terminal and check for python. The error should now be resolved.
For Linux Users:
Setting path in linux is different it depends on the shell you are currently using. For different shells it will be like this:
a). In the csh shell −
b). In the bash shell (Linux) −
c). In the sh or ksh shell −
Note − /usr/local/bin/python3 is the path of the Python directory.
Other Solution
For ImportError : No module named ‘encodings’ in a virtual environment:
The Error Should look like this:
You Just need to remove virtual environment files. Follow this command.
Conclusion
It is all about this issue. I hope this is found useful for you guys. Let me know if you have any queries regarding this, Thank You.
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