Both Python 2.5.2 and 2.7.2 flop the same way under Win 7

[spartan.the]

On 17 Nov, 18:55, "W. eWatson" <wolftra... at invalid.com> wrote:
> Months ago 2.5.2 stopped functioning on my Win7 PC, so a few days ago I
> uninstalled and installed. Same problem. If one right-clicks on a py
> file, IDLE is not shown in the menu as Edit with IDLE. After playing
> with matters I gave up, and uninstalled 2.5.2 and turned to 2.7.2. Same
> results.
>
> If I look at a 2.4 install on my laptop, I get the desired reference to
> Edit with IDLE.
>
> My guess is that Win 7 is behind this. If so, it's good-bye Python.
>
> Comments?

I prefer "fail fast" approach too.

If right-click not working on Win7 is your reason to say good bye to
Python then better you do so.