[python-win32] Installation issues....

[Tim Golden]

[John Augustine]

> I am trying to install Python 2.4.2 on my XP laptop
> using the MS installer
> (http://www.python.org/ftp/python/2.4.2/python-2.4.2.msi)
> and I get this error message when I run it:

> The cabinet file "python" required for this
> installation is corrupt and cannot be used. This could
>< indicate network error or problem with the package.

No consolation, I'm sure, but I recently installed exactly
the same version on my XP desktop (SP2, in case it matters)
without problems. Have you tried ActiveState? They're only
on 2.4.1, but unless you're after a particular bugfix I
doubt it'll matter. At least it's a different packaging.

http://www.activestate.com/Products/ActivePython/

TJG

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