python IDLE on win2000 doesn't startup

[Leo]

"Joe Gwozdecki" <joegw at hal-pc.org> wrote in message
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> "Leo" <leo.broska at NOSPAM.isys.com.au> wrote in message
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> > i have downloaded python 2.2.2 for win.
> >
> > now i try to start the idle. it doesn't work: no screen, no
> > msg. :-(
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> Go to Start, then programs, then python 2.2.  You will see
> python 2.2 IDLE gui.  Put your cursor on it and click right
> button and send it to your desktop.  Go to desktop and
> double click on it.  It will start right up.  You could also
> double click on it, right where you found it.

sorry does not work! after doubleclicken i get an hourglass for a sec then
i'm back in the desktop without any newly started application.

a bit desperate, leooo