value error trying to install numpy on windows 8

Question

I am trying to set up a python enviorenment on a computer running Windows 8.1. I have installed Python 3.4 successfully, but when I try to install numpy with pip I run in to the following error:

raise ValueError<str<list<result.keys<>>>>
ValueError: ['path']

In looking around for similar problems I have found and tried this solution: https://stackoverflow.com/a/10558328/2362877 Taking in to account that I have Visual Studio 2010 installed.

I have also tried running vcvarsal.bat to no avail.

I would appreciate any assistance with this issue, and if more information is required just let me know.

Answer 1

For Windows, it is easier to download the binary installer for numpy; especially if you have installed Python from the official .msi installer.