Running Commands in Python

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I am new to python. Any ideas why this does not work:


C:\Python27>python
Python 2.7.1 (r271:86832, Nov 27 2010, 18:30:46) [MSC v.1500 32 bit (Intel)] on
win32
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
>>> import os
>>> cmdBuilder = os.path.join("C:\\","Program Files","InstallShield","2011 SAB",
"System","IsCmdBld.exe")
>>> os.system(cmdBuilder)
'C:\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
1
>>>

The executable does actually exist. It seems to be getting caught up on the space between Program and Files

Thanks

Try "progra~1" instead of "Program Files".

GreenMatt
– GreenMatt

2011-04-13 17:27:03 +00:00
Commented Apr 13, 2011 at 17:27 — GreenMatt
– GreenMatt, Commented Apr 13, 2011 at 17:27

yan · Accepted Answer · 2011-04-13 17:26:09Z

3

Try wrapping the executable in quotes:

>>> os.system('"'+cmdBuilder+'"')

answered Apr 13, 2011 at 17:26

yan

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user2665694 · Accepted Answer · 2011-04-13 17:26:43Z

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Because parts of the path contain whitespaces.

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