Hey guys,

New to Python here. I started installing Python, because I wanted to run someone else's Python code. I installed Python 3.6, but noticed that the codes I had to run were written in Python 2 (very convenient), as all of the print statements gave errors. I initially adapted it, but found that there were shadow scripts with the same problems, so that is why I wanted to switch to Python 2.

I installed Python 2 on my Windows 10 system. It took a while to get everything to work. when everything was fine and the IDLE controller could read the script, I included all of the required packages one by one via pip, but I noticed that it was impossible to add scipy on Windows.

That is when I shifted to Winpython. I installed WinPython on a portable USB-drive. WinPython 3.6 is running fine, but I also installed 2.7.13 Zero. However, I cannot open or start anything from this folder.

I know that this problem has been flagged before and tried the solution of installing PyQt4. I think that it is kinda odd that you have to do this, because I thought that one of the reasons WinPython was created, was to to have an easy entrance to the available modules.

I installed: PyQt4-4.11.4-cp27-cp27m-win32.whl and ran it from the Windows Command Prompt, but I still cannot get Spyder to start (nothing happens).

Is there a quick work around for me to work with Python 2.7 and scipy on my Windows computer? All of this is getting a bit on my nerves. I have been wasting all this time and feel like a total dork for not getting it to work and running into new problems every single time . XD

Thank you!