How do compile a .py file into a .exe without any downloads

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I wrote a simple Python script which I want to give my friends. I have done hours of research without a result. I even tried using cx_freeze (which royal slowed down my computer and almost broke my computer) and it made an .exe that didn't even work.

After that I don't want to download anything else. Please help?

I am using Python 3.6.

Possible duplicate of [Best method of converting .py to .exe for Python 3.6?](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/41570359/best-method-of-converting-py-to-exe-for-python-3-6) — Chris_Rands, Mar 20 '17 at 21:18

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 20 '17 at 21:21

Use either PyInstaller (http://www.pyinstaller.org/), or Py2Exe (http://www.py2exe.org/). I'm sure there are other alternatives out there, but from experience, PyInstaller is a really good one.

By the way, you cannot natively compile a python code into exe. What those software will do is basically freeze the minimalist Python runtime environment with your scripts to make them run as a stand-alone software.

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 20 '17 at 21:23

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You don't, most solid option is py2exe.

You can check it here: http://www.py2exe.org

P.S.: Using it can be a little tricky for beginners, but don't give up.

answered Mar 20 '17 at 21:23

Mitrek

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