SD not detecting Python even though I have it installed

[drshnee]

I have followed all the steps, I have the web UI installed, and I have the updated version of python installed but when I click the SD.bat to open it it brings up the following error message:
"
Couldn't launch python

exit code: 9009

stderr:
Python was not found; run without arguments to install from the Microsoft Store, or disable this shortcut from settings > manage app execution aliases

Launch unsuccessful. Exiting.
"

I tried doing the same thing on my computer which also had python already installed and I did not have this issue, anyone know how to fix it?

[ClashSAN]

https://github.com/AUTOMATIC1111/stable-diffusion-webui#automatic-installation-on-windows

you have an issue with python not being found, check if python is avaiable in terminal by typing "python"

if it shows the version, good.
else, download python 3.10.6 again. you likely missed a step "ticking add to PATH".

[drshnee]

It comes up when I enter it but I have 3.11, do I need to install the older version?

[missionfloyd]

Yes, it needs python 3.10.x

[drshnee]

I installed version 3.10.10 and it still isn't detecting it..

[austin23cook]

You can have multiple instances of python at the same time, ensure the 3.10.6 is the one in your PATH. There's quite a few things that can cause this and it may be that you have multiple instances of the same version installed and you're pathed to the right version but the wrong installation. If you post a full console output I may be able to help more