[Image-SIG] unable to install PIL on Win7 64-bit

[Edward Cannon]

you got the 32 bit version, you probably need the 64 bit build, or
perhaps you need the appropriate dll, try getting it from Microsoft.
Edward Cannon
Unicorn School
PS search the mailing list archives for 64 bit builds
On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 8:43 PM, Siddharth Jain <fd97207 at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> please help. i have a machine with a fresh installation of windows7 64 bit. i have installed python 2.5. i downloaded this file:http://effbot.org/downloads/PIL-1.1.7.win32-py2.5.exe but when i run it i get following message:
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> PIL-1.1.7.win32-py2.5.exe - System Error
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> The program can't start because MSVCR71.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.
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> OK
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> i suspect this is because i have a 64 bit installation of windows7. how can i install PIL on my win7 machine?
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