Windows 7.0下安装Python 2.x pip及setuptools失败求助

Hey there! Let's work through getting pip and setuptools installed for your Python 2.6.6 64-bit setup on Windows. Since Python 2.6 is a pretty legacy version at this point, the modern installation methods won't cut it—we need to use approaches tailored specifically to older releases.

Step 1: Grab the Right Legacy Install Packages #

Python 2.6 is no longer supported by the latest pip/setuptools builds, so you need to download versions that are compatible:

• For setuptools: Look for the .egg file made for Python 2.6 (like setuptools-0.6c11-py2.6.egg—this is the final release that works with Python 2.6)
• For pip: You'll need pip-1.1, the last version that supports Python 2.6 (you can grab it as a .tar.gz archive)

Step 2: Install setuptools via the Egg File #

1. Fire up your admin PowerShell and navigate to the folder where you saved the setuptools egg file.
2. Run this command (replace the filename with whatever you downloaded):

   python .\setuptools-0.6c11-py2.6.egg
   

   This should install easy_install directly into your Python 2.6 Scripts folder.

Step 3: Fix Path Issues (If Needed) #

If running easy_install --version throws an error saying the command isn't found, add your Python 2.6 Scripts directory to your PowerShell path temporarily:

$env:PATH += ";C:\Python26\Scripts"

For a permanent fix, you can add this path via System Properties > Advanced > Environment Variables.

Step 4: Install Pip Using easy_install #

Now that easy_install is working, use it to install the compatible pip version:

easy_install pip==1.1

This ensures you get a version that plays nice with Python 2.6.

Step 5: Verify Everything Works #

Run these commands to confirm both tools are installed correctly:

easy_install --version
pip --version

Quick Notes to Avoid Headaches #

• Skip modern install scripts: The standard get-pip.py stopped supporting Python 2.6 years ago—using it will just throw errors.
• Stick to 64-bit: If you have both 32-bit and 64-bit Python installed, use the full path C:\Python26\python.exe instead of just python to avoid mixing architectures.
• Keep using admin mode: Installing to the system Python directory still requires elevated permissions, so don't drop that admin PowerShell.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Vynylyn