How to restore Python3 after accidentally deleting it. [Windows Tutorial]

General
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  • win+r

cmd

  • ctrl+shift+entr

winget install PUTTY.PUTTY

(Only if first use)

y

  • entr

(End of fist use)

start putty.exe

(octopi.local doesn't work)

#youroctoprintip

  • entr

pi

#youroctoprintpassword

sudo apt-get install python3

sudo apt-get install python3-distutils

~/oprint/bin/octoprint serve --safe

start your favorite browser and in the address bar type:

#youroctoprintip

After a bit of wait, you should see your OctoPrint server.

Restart it in normal mode if you don't have anything to do anymore.

Congrats, you've saved your OctoPrint installation, now do a backup and download it to your computer!

Summary

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How do you "accidentally delete" Python3, without already having access either via ssh, or with a keyboard & display? Though Putty is a nice SSH client, windows 10 already comes with a built-in client.

ssh pi@youroctopiip works just fine

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lmao :thumbsup:

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I just wanted to cover all my basses :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: And PuTTY is my preferred SSH client.