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On 02/12/2015 13:12, Chris Angelico wrote:
> On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 11:08 PM, Packie Kelly <jkjkelly9@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi my name is Patrick,
>>
>> I have a problem regarding the installation of the latest version of
>> python, everytime I install the program I keep getting the message modify,
>> repair, uninstall. I've tried different versions but with no luck. Before
>> you ask I have already completely removed the program.
>>
>> Looking forward to your reply
>
> My crystal ball says you're using Windows XP. Your options, if that is
> the case, are:
>
> 1) Downgrade to Python 3.4
> 2) Upgrade to Windows 7/8/10
> 3) Install a better operating system, like Linux, *BSD, or Mac OS
>
> Otherwise, tell us some more about your system - what kind of computer
> are you running, what OS are you using, etc, etc - and where you got
> Python from, etc. We'll then be better able to advise.
>
> ChrisA
>

0) before asking search for "python installation problem" just in case 
you're not the first person to have this issue.

-- 
My fellow Pythonistas, ask not what our language can do for you, ask
what you can do for our language.

Mark Lawrence