Windows 7 Python Installation: Works With Full Command, But "file.py --version" Returns "could Not Load Python Dll"

This is a followup to this question: The *only* way to successfully execute Django python command is with 'python ...PATH...django-admin.py [options]'. Why can't it be reduced? I c

Solution 1:

The Could not load Python dll message is coming from the Take Command Console shell.

It seems that it doesn't respect the Windows file associations for .py files.

For future people who have this problem:

1. Try using cmd.exe instead of TCC, if you're using TCC
2. Make sure Windows has the right file associations for .py files. For Windows Vista+ try using Default Programs Editor to verify.