[Python-Dev] Installation Error

[MRAB]

On 2016-09-11 00:44, Trevon Bizzle wrote:
> Good evening! I tried downloading Python yesterday and was met with some
> success. I have been searching for solutions but can not seem to find
> one. Each time I try to run python an error occurs saying;
> python.exe - System Error
> The program can't start because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is
> missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this
> problem.
> My friend and I tried at our school and was met no success in obtaining
> the program. I am attempting to run python on a CQ60-615DX Notebook. Any
> help would be appreciated. Thanks!
>
You computer needs the Universal C Runtime. An up-to-date system should 
already
have it.

Read here:

Update for Universal C Runtime in Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2999226

By the way, this list is for the development *of* the Python language. 
The list you should really be using is python-list at python.org.