How do I install esptool on Windows

[Pithon]

I've just downloaded Python 3.6.3 64-bit and am trying to follow these instructions:

https://docs.micropython.org/en/latest/ ... intro.html

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pip install esptool 

does not work when I type it into Python. It returns a syntax error?

[chrisb2]

That version of Python should come with pip already install. What error do you get?

What is the result of running the following at the DOS prompt:

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python -V
pip -V

[ccooper21]

when I type it into Python

"pip" is a command line tool that you run from the Windows command prompt as opposed to via the Python text interface (i.e. the REPL). In other words, you'll need to run the "pip install esptool" command before starting "python". In fact, when using "pip" to install "esptool", it will create an "esptool.exe" file in the "Scripts" directory of your Python installation. You can hence run "esptool" from the Windows command prompt and it will take care of invoking Python for you in order to run.

-- Chris