Running from the command prompt

Hi,
I'm unable to run my programs from the command prompt. It has to be one stupid error for sure!

Can anyone figure it out!

C:\Python23\Scripts>python area.py
'python' is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

Do I've to create a batch file or something in DOS. Whats the problem???

Thanks & Rgds,
Subha

Just typing python only works if
c:\python23 has been added to the PATH environment variable.
Type:
PATH
at a command prompt to see what the path is set to. You can view/set the environment variables by
right-clicking My Computer,click Properties, click Advanced, click Environment Variables - (its in System variables).

Normally it is not set up so I usually type:
c:\python23\python
instead.
grim

But Grim, the PATH command shows me..........

PATH=C:\PYTHON23\SCRIPTS

So what more do I need to do??

Thanks,
Subha

But......
is that where the python.exe program is located?
I think not - it should be located in c:\python23.
Unless the c:\python23 directory is in the path then python.exe will not be found!

grim

Hey thanks soooooooo much Grim.
I've got my mistake....its now working....thank you once again!!!!

I know I'm really being silly...but pls bear my questions...

Thanks,
Subha