How do I install pyPDF2 module using windows?
Question: As a newbie... I am having difficulties installing pyPDF2 module. I have
downloaded. Where and how do I install (setup.py) so I can use module in
python interpreter?


Answer: To install setup.py files under Windows you can choose this way with the
command line:

  1. hit windows key
  2. type cmd
  3. excute the command line (black window)
  4. type `cd C:\Users\User\Downloads\pyPDF2` to go into the directory where the `setup.py` is (this is mine if I downloaded it) The path can be copied from the explorer window.
  5. type `dir` now you should see the name setup.py in the listing of all contents
  6. type `C:\python27\python.exe setup.py install` I use Python2.7 here. Use `C:\python33\python.exe setup.py install` for python 3.3 and so on. You can follow these instructions now if you wish: <http://docs.python.org/2/install/index.html>

Another way, that does not show when there are problems, is:

  1. create a shortcut to `setup.py`
  2. open the properties of the shortcut. There should be a path like this: `C:\Users\User\Downloads\pyPDF2\setup.py` (this is where my setup.py is)
  3. you modify that path in the following way: 
    
        "C:\Users\User\Downloads\pyPDF2\setup.py" install
    

The `"` are important if you have white spaces in the path name

  4. click OK to save the modifications to the setup.py - shortcut
  5. double-click the setup.py - shortcut.

In all cases you may need to restart your python to be able to import the
module.

When you do this feel free to post your solution also with pictures for other
newbies looking for it.

