Move Python Folder Into Program Files Folder?

Question

I have Python27 and Python33 folders. Can I move these folders into my Program Files folder or will this cause problems?

Answer 1

Simply moving folders will not work.

• Python file association will not work.
• .pyc file contains absolute path:
  • You will get old paths in tracebacks.
• Third-party libraries may have absolute path.

You need to reinstall the interpreter and libraries.

Answer 2

Probably not if you update your path variable to reflect the changes