How do I set up Setuptools for Python 2.6 on Windows?

Question

Is there any way to install Setuptools for Python 2.6 in Windows without having an exe installer?

There isn\'t one built at the moment, and the maintainer of Setupt

Answer 1

The easiest setuptools installation option is to use the pre-packaged Windows Installer.

for 32-bit Python on Windows, the official setuptools page has been updated and has windows installers for Python 2.6 and 2.7:

• http://pypi.python.org/pypi/setuptools

for 64-bit Python on Windows, setuptools Windows installers are available here:

• http://www.lfd.uci.edu/~gohlke/pythonlibs/

Answer 2

The Nov. 21 answer didn't work for me. I got it working on my 64 bit Vista machine by following the Method 1 instructions, except for Step 3 I typed:

setup.py install

So, in summary, I did:

1. Download setuptools-0.6c9.tar.gz
2. Use 7-zip to extract it to a folder (directory) outside your Windows Python installation folder
3. At a DOS (command) prompt, cd to your the newly created setuptools-0.6c9 folder and type "setup.py install" (without the quotes).
4. Ensure that your PATH includes the appropriate C:\Python2X\Scripts directory