Question

I have several pip.exe, one in python package,another in anaconda. when i input pip in windows console,which pip.exe will be used,and why the pip.exe is used.

Answer 1

The 'pip.exe' that will be used in the Windows console depends on the order of directories listed in the 'PATH' environment variable. The 'pip.exe' is used to install, upgrade, and uninstall Python packages.

Step-by-step explanation:

When you input 'pip' in the Windows console, the 'pip.exe' that will be used depends on the order of directories listed in the 'PATH' environment variable. The 'PATH' variable contains a list of directories in which the system searches for executable files. When you type a command, the system searches for that command in each directory listed in the 'PATH' variable, from left to right, until it finds the corresponding executable file.

As for why 'pip.exe' is used, pip is a package management system used to install, upgrade, and uninstall Python packages. It allows users to easily install and manage external libraries and dependencies that are not included in the Python standard library.

It is worth noting that if you have multiple versions of Python installed on your system (such as the Python package and Anaconda), each version may have its own 'pip' command. Therefore, the 'pip.exe' associated with the first Python installation listed in the 'PATH' variable will be used when you input 'pip' in the Windows console.