> DEBUG: Error 2356: Couldn't locate cabinet in stream: python. That sounds bad indeed. In the original file, that stream is definitely present, so most likely, you experienced a corruption in download. Please check the md5 sum of the MSI file; if it differs, download again (preferably using a different web browser).
Another possible source is that the Windows installer (running as local system) does not have access to your Regards, Martin -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
