This is a really annoying problem. I've prowled the web for solutions, but all I found was tips about changing the PATH variable, which I did, of course. My Python install directory is C:\Python27. It' a 32 bit version. Whenever I type python in the command prompt, it says that it isn't recognised as an internal or external command. Currently, my PATH variable is set to C:\Python27;C:\Python27\Lib\site-packages\;C:\Python27\Scripts. Anyone has any ideas? I run Windows 7 by the way (64 bit). I'm pretty desperate. Heck, if nothing works I guess I'll try dual-booting Linux and Windows 7...
解决方案
Just adding the Python path and trying again worked for me (without reboot).
MS-dos command for Python 2.7:
set PATH=%PATH%;C:\python27\
MS-dos command for Python 3.3:
set PATH=%PATH%;C:\python33\
(check if that is the folder where you installed Python).