Trying to use Python shell. I did problem set 0 and then tried loading it in Python shell and I got an error message reading: IDLE's subprocesses didn't make make connection. Either IDLE can't start a subprocess or personal firewall software is blocking the connection. I uninstalled then reinstalled Python and turned off my firewall, neither worked. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Trying to use Python shell.  I did problem set 0 and then tried loading it in Python shell and I got an error message reading:  IDLE's subprocesses didn't make make connection.  Either IDLE can't start a subprocess or personal firewall software is blocking the connection.  I uninstalled then reinstalled Python and turned off my firewall, neither worked.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks

rsmith6559 · Answer

I have had issues with IDLE not exiting and releasing it's resources, especially it's sockets.  I've had to reboot to get the machine ready to launch IDLE.