running the python installation | spotDL | Page 1

unreal hearth Jul 13, 2023, 2:42 AM

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/*
spotdl : The term 'spotdl' 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

spotdl

  + CategoryInfo          : ObjectNotFound: (spotdl:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
  + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException

*/

remote helmBOT Jul 13, 2023, 2:42 AM

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unreal hearth /* spotdl : The term 'spotdl' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, functio...

Python/(site packages) is not added to PATH correctly.
You need to install Python from https://www.python.org/downloads/

Ensure to add to PATH when installing:
https://i.imgur.com/jWq5EnV.png

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@unreal hearth

unreal hearth Jul 13, 2023, 2:42 AM

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i did that though

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its added as an environment variable

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im pretty sure ive tried everything

untold flame Jul 16, 2023, 10:42 PM

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pip show spotdl and add the location of spotDL executable to PATH.

remote helmBOT Jul 16, 2023, 10:42 PM

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Adding to PATH on Windows
In Start Menu, Search env then click Edit the system environment variables, then click Environment Variables in the bottom right.
In System variables, scroll down to Path and double Click. You can now view or edit the PATH variable.

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