Try to right-click on a python file and click 'Edit with IDLE'. IDLE doesn't work without a file in argument. I hope it will help you.
Damien G. Dave Shea wrote: >Hi, > >I'm very new to Python. Today I downloaded the python-2.4.2.msi file from >www.python.org > >I had previously installed the up-to-date Windows installer as instructed. > >Python installed without a complaint. However, when I fire up IDLE, there is >an hour glass shown for a couple of seconds, then nothing else happens. When >I fire up Python (command line) no problem, the DOS box opens and Python >starts. I've tried re-starting, using Explorer instead of the Start menu, >all the usual voodoo but still the IDLE refuses to start. > >I'm sure that I'm missing something simple here, but cannot see what it is. >I've tried uninstalling, giving the registry a good going over with Nortons >and re-installing all to no avail. Python works very well in command line >mode but the IDLE does not seem to want to start. > >Any thoughts? > >I had thought that this entry in the FAQ might be a clue but the Microsoft >Knowledge Base article it refers to does not appear to exist (any more ?). >Then again, it may be nothing to do with my actual IDLE problem. >http://www.python.org/doc/faq/windows.html#id15 > >I look forward to receiving any help > >Cheers. > >Dave Shea >Wellington >New Zealand > >_______________________________________________ >Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org >http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor > > > _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor