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Error Subprocess-exited-with-error: 3 Easy Ways to Fix it
Downgrading certain components usually fixes this issue
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Published onJune 19, 2024
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Python developers have probably encountered an error subprocess-exited-with-error message before. If you encounter it, you won’t be able to run your script at all, but luckily there are ways to fix that.
How can I fix the error subprocess-exited-with-error?
Before trying anything else, try running your script with PyPi instead of Test PyPi. If this issue occurs when installing modules, ensure that the module name is correct.
1. Install an older version of pip
Keep in mind that you can use the different versions of pip, we used 21.3.1 as an example. A few users suggested downgrading to an earlier version of Python, such as 3.10 or older, so try that as well.
2. Upgrade the necessary tools
3. Use the –pre parameter
This issue can appear when installing various packages, so be sure to replace pygame with the name of your package and use the –pre parameter.
Lastly, try installing older versions of certain packages. In some instances, packages can have broken dependencies, so try using the older versions instead.
To fix the error subprocess-exited-with-error in most cases you need to use the older version of pip, Python, or one of your packages, and like all programming issues, it does require a bit of trial and error.
This isn’t the only problem and we already coveredPip not recognizedandError loading Python DLLmessages.
We also have a great guide onPython Runtime error, so don’t miss it. Did you find a different solution for this issue? If so, share it with us in the comments section!
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Milan Stanojevic
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
