[Python-Dev] Re: RELEASED Python 2.4.1, release candidate 1

["Martin v. Löwis"]

Jeremy Hylton wrote:
> I seem to have a problem with the install on XP SP1.  Python itself is
> installed, but IDLE won't start.  The error says: "IDLE's subprocess
> didn't make connection.  Either IDLE can't start a subprocess or
> personal firewall software is blocking the connection."  I believe the
> problem is the firewall, but I'm not sure if it is related to the
> install.  The previous install (Python 2.3) worked fine.

What firewall software are you using? Any exceptions in the console
when starting IDLE?

Regards,
Martin