How to install pywin32 in virtualenv with python 2.7 64 bit?

Question

I wonder right way to install on virtualenv with 64 bit python 2.7 pywin32 module (Operating system is Windows 7 64 bit).
I\'ve found exe installer on Sourceforge.

Answer 1

With the latest virtualenv-1.7.1.2, try creating the virtualenv with the --distribute flag. I managed to solve the exact same problem you had by adding the flag.

On a related note, on another machine (same OS, Windows Server 2008 R2), I had to create the virtualenv without the --distribute flag, otherwise whenever I run easy_install a new command prompt will pop open.

Virtualenv on Windows is like a dark art.