SETUP_PATH.md

# Fixing Python PATH on Windows

Your Python 3.12 is installed but not in your PATH. Here's how to fix it:

## Quick Fix (Temporary - Current Session Only)

For now, you can use these commands:
- `py -m pip` instead of `pip`
- `py` instead of `python`
- `C:\Users\DanielSimeone\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312\python.exe` for direct access

## Permanent Fix - Add Python to PATH

### Method 1: Using Windows Settings (Recommended)

1. **Open System Environment Variables:**
   - Press `Win + X` and select "System"
   - Click "Advanced system settings"
   - Click "Environment Variables" button

2. **Edit PATH:**
   - Under "User variables" (or "System variables" if you want it for all users), find and select "Path"
   - Click "Edit"
   - Click "New" and add these two paths:
     ```
     C:\Users\DanielSimeone\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312
     C:\Users\DanielSimeone\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312\Scripts
     ```
   - Click "OK" on all dialogs

3. **Restart your terminal/PowerShell** for changes to take effect

### Method 2: Using PowerShell (Run as Administrator)

```powershell
[Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable(
    "Path",
    [Environment]::GetEnvironmentVariable("Path", "User") + ";C:\Users\DanielSimeone\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312;C:\Users\DanielSimeone\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312\Scripts",
    "User"
)
```

Then restart your terminal.

### Method 3: Reinstall Python with "Add to PATH" option

If you reinstall Python, make sure to check "Add Python to PATH" during installation.

## Verify It Works

After adding to PATH and restarting your terminal, test:

```bash
python --version
pip --version
```

Both should work without errors.

## For This Project

You can run the app using:
```bash
py app.py
```

Or after fixing PATH:
```bash
python app.py
```