How to usethe Get-Command Command (Windows PowerShell) in Python

On Windows, you can use PowerShell to find the path of the Python interpreter using the Get-Command cmdlet.

Steps:

  1. Open PowerShell.
  2. Type the command.

Example:

Get-Command python
# or for Python 3
Get-Command python3

Explanation:

  • The Get-Command cmdlet retrieves all commands installed on the system, including their paths.



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