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Python mode not working for windows

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Description

Most appropriate sub-area of Processing 4?

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Processing version

4.5.2-windows

Operating system

Windows 11

Bug description

I downloaded the Python version. When I try to switch a sketch to Python mode it says "cannot start Python sketch runner."

Steps to reproduce this
  1. Download Python mode

  2. Start a sketch

  3. Switch to Python mode

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void setup() {

}

void draw() {

}
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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported switch to Python mode in Processing 4.5.2 on Windows 11 using the listed three steps, then investigate the "cannot start Python sketch runner" failure. Done means a sketch can switch to Python mode and start successfully.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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