On Dec 7, 11:02 am, harijay <hari...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi I am using Python 2.6.5 on Windows. > > I wanted to start using the win32com extensions which I understand are > "essentially part of the stdlib" ( quoted > inhttp://tgolden.sc.sabren.com/python/win32_how_do_i.html) > Since I didnt have the extensions as standard I went to sourceforge > to get the module. > > However when I tried to do a distutils install of the python > extensions for windows downloaded from sourceforge , I found out I > need some proprietary components from Microsoft visual studio > 7)."vcsvarsall.bat" needed. > > My question is : Can I use the win32com extensions on a licensed > windows setup without having access to Visual Studio components. > > I did see some places where they suggested compiling with mingw32 , > but the compilation didnt work. > > Any help in getting the module running would be greatly appreciated
There are pre-built binary distributions available on sourceforge. Why not just use one of those? -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
