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How to configure Eclipse for PyDev? Python doesn't appear in Preferences window

I'm trying to install PyDev in Eclipse 3.6 on Windows 7.

I have Python 2.7 successfully installed. I installed PyDev through Eclipse, and restarted.

When attempting to configure Eclipse to find my installed Python, (Window -> Preferences) the list that appears does not contain Python. (See image below.)

If I go back to Help -> Install New Software to check what has been installed, PyDev appears as having been installed.

I've tried quitting Eclipse and opening again, with no change. I tried uninstalling PyDev, and re-installing, with no effect. Any ideas how to get Eclipse to see PyDev?

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Eric Wilson Avatar asked Aug 17 '10 01:08

Eric Wilson


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Why is PyDev not showing in Eclipse?

it seems that you installed pydev with wrong version. remember check your java version(by typing java -version in console). if it says 1.6. X, then you should NOT check "Show only the latest versions of available softerware" option in the first popup window after "Help->Install New Software" clicked.

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You can verify if it is correctly installed going to the menu 'window > preferences' and checking if there is a PyDev item under that.


1 Answers

There's an issue when installing plugins under Windows 7 with UAC (User Access Control) active. You need to run as administrator. Read my blog post for more details.

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zvikico Avatar answered Oct 13 '22 12:10

zvikico