# Source : Python scope Message : Error initializing python engine **URL:** \ **Category:** Studio\ **Tags:** workflow-diff, question, studio, python, activities\ **Created:** [October 4, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/source-python-scope-message-error-initializing-python-engine/771515 "2024-10-04T15:18:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sarfaraz\_Mapkar](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/sarfaraz_mapkar/32/501886_2.png) [@Sarfaraz\_Mapkar](https://forum.uipath.com/u/Sarfaraz_Mapkar)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/source-python-scope-message-error-initializing-python-engine/771515/1 "2024-10-04T15:18:45Z")
I have tried all possible solution available on forum on this topic but not able to get any success. can someone guide me on this issue. I have python 3.10 installed also i have installed the windows runtime 5.0.17. it was working few days back but suddenly its not working. please see below properties details ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/original/4X/3/a/1/3a1061ae4e0613c79c32b4e49f5fb1040cf8bbfb.png) ---
**Author:** ![loginerror](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/loginerror/32/22614_2.png) [@loginerror](https://forum.uipath.com/u/loginerror)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/source-python-scope-message-error-initializing-python-engine/771515/2 "2024-10-04T15:23:32Z")
Hi @Sarfaraz_Mapkar I have two ideas: - this page contains a sample project at the bottom that should be used as reference: [Activities - Invoking a Python Script](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/developer/invoking-a-python-script) Your configuration looks correct though, at least on a first look - The Python package version matters here. As mentioned on [this page](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/developer/python-scope), starting from Python package 1.8.1 you actually need the .NET 6 Desktop Runtime ![The image states that for Windows projects using the Python activity package version 1.8.1 or later, the Python Scope activity requires the installation of the .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.x. (Captioned by AI)](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/original/4X/5/4/2/54241ea1a8b03b5e453ee63c1635dc293e14b384.png) ---
**Author:** ![Sarfaraz\_Mapkar](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/sarfaraz_mapkar/32/501886_2.png) [@Sarfaraz\_Mapkar](https://forum.uipath.com/u/Sarfaraz_Mapkar)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2024, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/source-python-scope-message-error-initializing-python-engine/771515/3 "2024-10-07T06:29:16Z")
Hi, Its not working for 1.8.1 as its getting hanged on python scope activity. Also i was looking at error its saying process path not found. can someone help on this ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/original/4X/b/4/b/b4bebc693d8453db06d0ac3a0bea9316f6b99988.png) ---
**Author:** ![loginerror](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/loginerror/32/22614_2.png) [@loginerror](https://forum.uipath.com/u/loginerror)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2024, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/source-python-scope-message-error-initializing-python-engine/771515/4 "2024-10-07T10:23:56Z")
> [@Sarfaraz\_Mapkar](#): > > Its not working for 1.8.1 as its getting hanged on python scope activity. This is the symptom of the missing .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.xx, this one: > **[Download .NET 6.0 (Linux, macOS, and Windows)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0)** > > .NET 6.0 downloads for Linux, macOS, and Windows. .NET is a free, cross-platform, open-source developer platform for building many different types of applications. ![The image shows a download section for .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.33, including links to installers for different architectures (x64, x86, Arm64) and winget instructions for Windows. (Captioned by AI)](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/original/4X/9/c/c/9cc211c84c96c8fb02a601679d6bbe180be28ce6.png) Please install this one and retry with UiPath.Python.Activities 1.8.1. ---
**Author:** ![Sarfaraz\_Mapkar](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/sarfaraz_mapkar/32/501886_2.png) [@Sarfaraz\_Mapkar](https://forum.uipath.com/u/Sarfaraz_Mapkar)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2024, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/source-python-scope-message-error-initializing-python-engine/771515/6 "2024-10-07T11:00:40Z")
Ok Thank you. its working now ---
**Author:** ![Sarfaraz\_Mapkar](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/sarfaraz_mapkar/32/501886_2.png) [@Sarfaraz\_Mapkar](https://forum.uipath.com/u/Sarfaraz_Mapkar)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/source-python-scope-message-error-initializing-python-engine/771515/7 "2024-10-07T14:25:28Z")
hi @loginerror The error has started coming again. it was working few hours back