# Unable to run basic python program

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**Category:** Activities\
**Tags:** question, python, activities\
**Created:** [February 26, 2024, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/unable-to-run-basic-python-program/722412 "2024-02-26T09:38:09Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 26, 2024, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/unable-to-run-basic-python-program/722412/2 "2024-02-26T09:49:50Z")

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Hey @BNK  
Please check this topic:

> [@Troubleshooting Error "Python Scope: Error Initializing Python Engine"](https://forum.uipath.com/t/troubleshooting-error-python-scope-error-initializing-python-engine/506496):
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> Why is it not possible to successfully execute Python-based automation? Issue Description: Sometimes, while running the automation that leverages the Python Scope activity, the following error might be thrown, [image] Root Cause: Ideally, this error occurs when the Python Scope is misconfigured such that UiPath is unable to initiate a session with python.exe. Troubleshooting steps: Following are some potentially helpful steps to diagnose / resolve this issue: Upgrade to the late…

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