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I am new to python. Any ideas why this does not work:


C:\Python27>python
Python 2.7.1 (r271:86832, Nov 27 2010, 18:30:46) [MSC v.1500 32 bit (Intel)] on
win32
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.>>> import os>>> cmdBuilder = os.path.join("C:\\","Program Files","InstallShield","2011 SAB",
"System","IsCmdBld.exe")>>> os.system(cmdBuilder)
'C:\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
1>>>

The executable does actually exist. It seems to be getting caught up on the space between Program and Files

Thanks

asked Apr 13, 2011 at 17:23
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    Try "progra~1" instead of "Program Files". Commented Apr 13, 2011 at 17:27

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Try wrapping the executable in quotes:

>>> os.system('"'+cmdBuilder+'"')
answered Apr 13, 2011 at 17:26
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Because parts of the path contain whitespaces.

See also

http://help.wugnet.com/windows2/Program-space-batch-file-ftopict489742.html

answered Apr 13, 2011 at 17:26

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