How to configure Eclipse for PyDev? Python doesn't appear in Preferences window.

Question

I'm trying to install PyDev in Eclipse 3.6 on Windows 7.

I have Python 2.7 successfully installed. I installed PyDev through Eclipse, and restarted.

When attempting to configure Eclipse to find my installed Python, (Window -> Preferences) the list that appears does not contain Python. (See image below.)

If I go back to Help -> Install New Software to check what has been installed, PyDev appears as having been installed.

I've tried quitting Eclipse and opening again, with no change. I tried uninstalling PyDev, and re-installing, with no effect. Any ideas how to get Eclipse to see PyDev?

Answer 1

There's an issue when installing plugins under Windows 7 with UAC (User Access Control) active. You need to run as administrator. Read my blog post for more details.