Python 3.9 cannot be used on Windows 7 or earlier , by design

Oh, thanks for the reply.

So, It looks like any python which is newer than Python 3.9 won't work on Windows 7 either.

I will close this issue.

I notice someone claims to have Winpython-3.9.0 somewhat working in windows 7, using workarounds: #906 (comment)

I would't advice necromancian art, but when only a dark side option is possible...

I found the same guy trying hard on Windows7, on some ultra-corner case, had to go down to WinPython_3.6.3.0
Nuitka/Nuitka#904 (comment)

I found the same guy trying hard on Windows7, on some ultra-corner case, had to go down to WinPython_3.6.3.0
Nuitka/Nuitka#904 (comment)

For me, 3.8.8.0 works OK in my Windows 7. So, I don't need to downgrade to WinPython 3.6.3.0.
Thanks for the hint.

Hi, I would like to ask a question:

What is the latest version of winpython I can use under Windows 7(64bit)?

I see for CPython, the 3.9.x is not supported under Windows. (https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/)

But when I look at your homepage, you are supplying PyPy 3.8 for the latest release, which is not CPython, can I use this? can you give some suggestion? Thanks?

It's a question of what the binaries packages or DLL that you use are utilizing new windows post-7 api.

It's impossible to answer until what moment it works for your use case

Well, I just install this package in my Win7: Winpython64-3.8.12.3PyPy.exe

But I can't open the Spyder.exe or other top-level executables.

So, I guess the PyPy 3.8.x is not supporting Windows 7?

for PyPy, situation is different:

• Spyder is not yet compatible enough with PySide6 , and PySide6 Continuous Integration just started to work on PyPy August 4th, 2022
• so a "Hope" check for you is if you can open "WinPython Control Panel"

* so a "Hope" check for you is if you can open "WinPython Control Panel"

No, I can't, when double click on file "WinPython Control Panel.exe", nothing happened.

No, I can't, when double click on file "WinPython Control Panel.exe", nothing happened.

What was the update to this? I have the same issue.

What is the latest version of winpython I can use under Windows 7(64bit)?

I see for CPython, the 3.9.x is not supported under Windows. (https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/)

But when I look at your homepage, you are supplying PyPy 3.8 for the latest release, which is not CPython, can I use this?

Python's support for Windows 7 diverged at 3.9.1 so, in theory, you could still use the 3.8.x release series. However, as pointed out already, the PyPy implementation does not work. I wound up just trying various releases and determined the most recent working version with Spyder included is WinPython64-3.8.9.0 (environment is Win7 Pro SP1 x64)

• WinPython64-3.8.12.2 (incl. Spyder)
  • Control panel & Spyder do not launch
• WinPython64-3.8.10.0dot (no Spyder)
  • Control panel does not launch
• WinPython64-3.8.9.0 (incl. Spyder)
  • Launched OK and appears to be fully functional

xref #1086

@patricktokeeffe thanks for sharing the information.