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Undetermined Python Version #7630

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opened 2026-02-21 19:04:58 -05:00 by deekerman · 7 comments

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 19:04:58 -05:00

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Originally created by @GMUser10 on GitHub (Aug 17, 2018).

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qBittorrent version and Operating System

(qBT 4.1.2 Win 10)

If on linux, libtorrent and Qt version

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What is the problem

(
"""qBittorrent Features

Polished µTorrent-like User Interface
Well-integrated and extensible Search Engine
    Simultaneous search in many Torrent search sites
    Category-specific search requests (e.g. Books, Music, Software) """

Unfortunately, this does not function on my PC.
When I go to 'search', I get this error message: "Couldn't determine your Python version. Search Engine disabled."
In the qBT log, this entry appears: "Python not detected"

I did not find python in the qBitTorrent directory (although it does exist on the PC for other applications.)

Any help on this problem?
Thanks,
GM)

What is the expected behavior

(Is Python installed along w/ qBT, if qBitTorrent needs it?, Is it a separate install?)

Steps to reproduce

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Extra info(if any)

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Originally created by @GMUser10 on GitHub (Aug 17, 2018). **Please provide the following information** ### qBittorrent version and Operating System (qBT 4.1.2 Win 10) ### If on linux, libtorrent and Qt version (type here) ### What is the problem ( """qBittorrent Features Polished µTorrent-like User Interface Well-integrated and extensible Search Engine Simultaneous search in many Torrent search sites Category-specific search requests (e.g. Books, Music, Software) """ Unfortunately, this does not function on my PC. When I go to 'search', I get this error message: "Couldn't determine your Python version. Search Engine disabled." In the qBT log, this entry appears: "Python not detected" I did not find python in the qBitTorrent directory (although it does exist on the PC for other applications.) Any help on this problem? Thanks, GM) ### What is the expected behavior (Is Python installed along w/ qBT, if qBitTorrent needs it?, Is it a separate install?) ### Steps to reproduce (type here) ### Extra info(if any) (type here)

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deekerman commented

2026-02-21 19:05:05 -05:00

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@sledgehammer999 commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2018):

Where is your python installed?
Does it appear as an entry in the list of uninstallable programs?
Does it exist in the registry under the path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Python\PythonCore\<version>\InstallPath? If yes, does the key ExecutablePath have the correct path?

@sledgehammer999 commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2018): Where is your python installed? Does it appear as an entry in the list of uninstallable programs? Does it exist in the registry under the path `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Python\PythonCore\<version>\InstallPath`? If yes, does the key `ExecutablePath` have the correct path?

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 19:05:06 -05:00

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@GMUser10 commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2018):

Hi,
Thanks for reply.
your questions: #1.... I am surprised to say I don't know.
#2 and #3 both 'no'.
There are many python related files that are used by 3 open source
programs: Open Office, mySQL, and a genealogy program.

Do I need a run-time version of Python or something like that?
I'd like to add it so I can used the Search... It seems like a really handy
feature.
Thanks,
GMuser10

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Where is your python installed?
Does it appear as an entry in the list of uninstallable programs?
Does it exist in the registry under the path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
Python\PythonCore<version>\InstallPath? If yes, does the key
ExecutablePath have the correct path?

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@GMUser10 commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2018): Hi, Thanks for reply. your questions: #1.... I am surprised to say I don't know. #2 and #3 both 'no'. There are many python related files that are used by 3 open source programs: Open Office, mySQL, and a genealogy program. Do I need a run-time version of Python or something like that? I'd like to add it so I can used the Search... It seems like a really handy feature. Thanks, GMuser10 On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 12:37 PM, sledgehammer999 <notifications@github.com> wrote: > Where is your python installed? > Does it appear as an entry in the list of uninstallable programs? > Does it exist in the registry under the path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ > Python\PythonCore\<version>\InstallPath? If yes, does the key > ExecutablePath have the correct path? > > — > You are receiving this because you authored the thread. > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub > <https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/issues/9356#issuecomment-413953770>, > or mute the thread > <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/Aoebw9rJYrydeBVM8LX2_QDociSi5tu-ks5uRw1ZgaJpZM4WBsnz> > . >

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@sledgehammer999 commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2018):

You probably don't have python installed. And qbt should have displayed a message box saying so and offering you to take you a download page.
Anyway, download the python installer from here and restart qbt. It should work now. If it does, come back here and close the issue.

@sledgehammer999 commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2018): You probably don't have python installed. And qbt should have displayed a message box saying so and offering you to take you a download page. Anyway, download the python installer from [here](https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/) and restart qbt. It should work now. If it does, come back here and close the issue.

deekerman commented

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@GMUser10 commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2018):

Hey!
After we wrote a bit ago, I did a search for a Python runtime version. I
didn't see that but did find the site you suggested and DL'd the install
file.
It's probably a lot more than a simple runtime, but qBT's search now does
work.
Thanks for your help. I appreciate it!
GM

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You probably don't have python installed. And qbt should have displayed a
message box saying so and offering you to take you a download page.
Anyway, download the python installer from here
https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/ and restart qbt. It should
work now. If it does, come back here and close the issue.

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@GMUser10 commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2018): Hey! After we wrote a bit ago, I did a search for a Python runtime version. I didn't see that but did find the site you suggested and DL'd the install file. It's probably a lot more than a simple runtime, but qBT's search now does work. Thanks for your help. I appreciate it! GM On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 1:47 PM, sledgehammer999 <notifications@github.com> wrote: > You probably don't have python installed. And qbt should have displayed a > message box saying so and offering you to take you a download page. > Anyway, download the python installer from here > <https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/> and restart qbt. It should > work now. If it does, come back here and close the issue. > > — > You are receiving this because you authored the thread. > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub > <https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/issues/9356#issuecomment-413970648>, > or mute the thread > <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/Aoebw3g6YOiAWXikF6ULADlFKXu5lUFTks5uRx3jgaJpZM4WBsnz> > . >

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@GMUser10 commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2018):

Thanks to sledgehammer999, problem solved.

@GMUser10 commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2018): Thanks to sledgehammer999, problem solved.

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@hacheraw commented on GitHub (Sep 5, 2018):

In older versions, if phyton not instaled, qbt asked you if you wanted to install it. Why is it not doing it now?

@hacheraw commented on GitHub (Sep 5, 2018): In older versions, if phyton not instaled, qbt asked you if you wanted to install it. Why is it not doing it now?

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@GMUser10 commented on GitHub (Sep 5, 2018):

No, but thanks... I installed Python 3.7 back on Aug 17. qBT is working
well. Only problem is when/if the VPN disconnects unexpectedly, qBT does
not always shut down right away. I wonder if that is a Security/Privacy
risk... ?

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In older versions, if phyton not instaled, qbt asked you if you wanted to
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