Error while attempting to install PyCrypto on Python 3.6 x64 #218

mosynaq · 2017-01-22T10:07:38Z

I am trying to install PyCrypto on Python 36 x64 on windows 10. After issuing the command pip install pycrypto, I receive the following: the error is here. I have Visual Studio 2015 with Update 3 installed.

e00E · 2017-01-23T17:24:49Z

Same issue as #216 and I can confirm too.

ghost · 2017-01-30T12:52:08Z

Same here

ghost · 2017-02-03T19:27:30Z

FYI this project is officially dead. You should switch to pycryptodome.

Kristinita · 2017-02-17T05:16:32Z

+1

nueverest · 2017-05-28T00:45:49Z

Related stackoverflow post: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/41843266/microsoft-windows-python-3-6-pycrypto-installation-error

Mrrobot003 · 2018-04-02T09:58:13Z

I have the same error got any ideas to fix?

wtfiwtz · 2018-04-02T20:50:10Z

@Mrrobot003 I needed to do this (after installing MS VS Community Edition):

cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\BuildTools\VC\Auxiliary\Build
vcvarsall amd64
cd \
set CL=-FI"%VCINSTALLDIR%\tools\msvc\14.13.26128\include\stdint.h"

pip install pycrypto

See saltstack/salt#39614

lesterpotter · 2018-04-06T19:00:30Z

For me, the set of commands was:

cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\Community\VC\Auxiliary\Build"
vcvarsall amd64
cd \
set CL=-FI"%VCINSTALLDIR%\tools\msvc\14.13.26128\include\stdint.h"

pip install pycrypto

durgapm · 2018-05-09T13:57:27Z

for Python 3.6 32 bit following set of commands worked:

cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\Community\VC\Auxiliary\Build"
vcvarsall.bat x86_amd64
cd \
set CL=-FI"%VCINSTALLDIR%\tools\msvc\14.14.26428\include\stdint.h"
pip install pycrypto

teejayen · 2018-07-08T11:50:56Z

Looks like Visual Studio Build Tools have been updated to 14.14.26428. The following worked for me:

cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\BuildTools\VC\Auxiliary\Build
vcvarsall amd64

cd \
set CL=-FI"%VCINSTALLDIR%\tools\msvc\14.14.26428\include\stdint.h"

pip install pycrypto

zmpeterson86 · 2018-07-10T10:10:02Z

None of these proposed fixes works, I still get the same error

baguniz · 2018-10-31T03:46:43Z

I'm also get the same error. An error occurred because of a different version from the script. So, i've created a script that is less sensitive to build tool version. It works well. Thanks!

cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\Community\VC\Auxiliary\Build"
vcvarsall.bat x86_amd64
cd %VCINSTALLDIR%
for /R %f in (*stdint.h) do set CL=-FI"%f"
pip install pycrypto

windsurfer1122 · 2018-11-09T21:19:07Z

ATTENTION!!! As pycrypto is not maintained anymore, please switch to pycryptodome.

That's how I did it. Extract from my README.md:

Installing on Windows

Install Python
Checked with Python 3.7 x64 on Windows 10 x64 Version 1803.
- Get it from the Python homepage
- Install launcher for all users
- Add Python to PATH
  
  Adds %ProgramFiles%\Python37 + \Scripts to PATH
- Use Customize Installation (!!! necessary for advanced options !!!)
- Advanced Options
  - Install for all users
Install Visual C++ Build Tools
Checked with Visual Studio 2017.
- Get the Build Tools from the Visual Studio download page (link as of 2018-11)
- Install Visual C++ Build Tools with additional standard components
  - Windows 10 SDK
  - Visual C++ Tools for CMake
  - Core Tools for Testing
Install necessary Python modules
- Start an elevated(!!!) VS Developer Command Prompt (Run As Admin via Right Click)
- Update PIP first: python -m pip install --upgrade pip
- Install pycrypto module
  
  pycrypto has to compile some code due to legal restrictions on cryptography, so this is why the VC++ Build Tools had to be installed and the VS Developer Command Prompt had to be started.
  
  There's a small issue with the pycrypto source, so as a workaround we have to include the correct header by setting the environment variable CL.
  
  set CL=-FI"%VCToolsInstallDir%\include\stdint.h"
  
  pip install pycrypto
- Exit VS Developer Command Prompt: exit

The Visual C++ Build Tools may be deinstalled now, but it's recommended to keep them installed to be able to upgrade pycrypto when necessary.

To install other modules just a normal but elevated(!!!) Command Prompt is needed (Run As Admin via Right Click).

windsurfer1122 · 2018-11-20T20:42:44Z

Switched to https://www.pycryptodome.org/ with only minor changes.

OnionKnight · 2018-11-26T02:58:19Z

set CL=-FI"%VCINSTALLDIR%\include\stdint.h"

pip3 install pycrypto.

I had Visual Studio 14, so I just found my vcvarsall.bat and used my path to stdint.h
Worked. Thanks for the help

khanbalam · 2018-12-19T15:01:48Z

I'm also get the same error. An error occurred because of a different version from the script. So, i've created a script that is less sensitive to build tool version. It works well. Thanks!
cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\Community\VC\Auxiliary\Build"
vcvarsall.bat x86_amd64
cd %VCINSTALLDIR%
for /R %f in (*stdint.h) do set CL=-FI"%f"
pip install pycrypto

This worked for me as well.

windsurfer1122 · 2018-12-19T23:07:37Z

As pycrypto is not maintained anymore since 2014, it is recommended to switch to https://www.pycryptodome.org/

wu0407 · 2019-01-06T03:51:01Z

it work for Microsoft Visual Studio 14.0

cd /d "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 14.0\VC"
vcvarsall amd64
cd \
set CL=-FI"%VCINSTALLDIR%\include\stdint.h"
pip install pycrypto

windsurfer1122 · 2019-01-06T14:37:33Z

As pycrypto is not maintained anymore since 2014, it is recommended to switch to https://www.pycryptodome.org/ or similar like https://cryptography.io/en/latest/

arisAlexis · 2019-02-16T16:50:04Z

people are commenting here how to install pycrypto. I did but still getting "PyCrypto not installed" when I run jrnl

windsurfer1122 · 2019-02-16T18:07:17Z

@arisAlexis PyCrypto is no more maintained, please switch to another module like https://www.pycryptodome.org/ or similar like https://cryptography.io/en/latest/
PyCryptodome can also be used as a PyCrypto replacement, please check its homepage

Sam4829 · 2019-03-06T18:15:35Z

That's how I did it. Extract from my README.md:

Installing on Windows

1. Install Python
   Checked with Python 3.7 x64 on Windows 10 x64 Version 1803.
   
   * Get it from the [Python homepage](https://www.python.org/)
   * Install launcher for all users
   * Add Python to PATH
     Adds %ProgramFiles%\Python37 + \Scripts to PATH
   * **Use Customize Installation (!!! necessary for advanced options !!!)**
   * Advanced Options
     
     * Install for all users

2. Install Visual C++ Build Tools
   Checked with Visual Studio 2017.
   
   * Get the Build Tools from the [Visual Studio download page](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/#build-tools-for-visual-studio-2017) (link as of 2018-11)
   * Install Visual C++ Build Tools with additional standard components
     
     * Windows 10 SDK
     * Visual C++ Tools for CMake
     * Core Tools for Testing

3. Install necessary Python modules
   
   * Start an elevated(!!!) VS Developer Command Prompt (Run As Admin via Right Click)
   * Update PIP first: `python -m pip install --upgrade pip`
   * Install pycrypto module
     pycrypto has to compile some code due to legal restrictions on cryptography, so this is why the VC++ Build Tools had to be installed and the VS Developer Command Prompt had to be started.
     There's a small issue with the pycrypto source, so as a workaround we have to include the correct header by setting the environment variable CL.
     `set CL=-FI"%VCToolsInstallDir%\include\stdint.h"`
     `pip install pycrypto`
   * Exit VS Developer Command Prompt: `exit`

The Visual C++ Build Tools may be deinstalled now, but it's recommended to keep them installed to be able to upgrade pycrypto when necessary.

To install other modules just a normal but elevated(!!!) Command Prompt is needed (Run As Admin via Right Click).

Worked for me. You are a life saver. Thank you

adminvulcano · 2019-04-25T19:44:45Z

Is there any way I can do this on Mac?
It's not working as well here, but I can't use the tools you are using...

Sam4829 · 2019-04-25T22:57:40Z

I am not really familiar with mac environment but i would recommend to shift to PyCryptodome if that is possible for you as support for pyCrypto has ended.
Answering your question if you can solve error while installing PyCrypto : You have to look for the issue that is preventing it from installing. If you can provide what is actually going wrong during installation it may be possible to reach a solution.

ghost · 2019-06-18T06:23:10Z

hello i had the same problem:
_an almost drop-in replacement for the old PyCrypto library. You install it with:

$ pip install pycryptodome ((3.8.2)) or the latest version

go to this directory :
2) [C:\Users\s****\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37-32\Lib\site-packages\crypto]

here try to change the file name crypto to Crypto with upper case C because they import it as Crypto in every package.
it works for me, good luck :)

hsgaurav · 2019-07-05T15:59:18Z

@Isaac-Frost thank you so much this is what worked for me everyone said to install pycrypto but the correct way for the problem #218 is your answer that is to change the lower case letter to upper case letter.

[C:\Users\s****\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37-32\Lib\site-packages\crypto]

here try to change the file name crypto to Crypto with upper case C because they import it as Crypto in every package.

jcf9410 · 2019-07-24T08:26:39Z

This worked for me, but I needed to replace the XXXX with my current version of VS, which was 14.16.27023

Looks like Visual Studio Build Tools have been updated to 14.14.26428. The following worked for me:
cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\BuildTools\VC\Auxiliary\Build
vcvarsall amd64

cd \
set CL=-FI"%VCINSTALLDIR%\tools\msvc\XXXX\include\stdint.h"

pip install pycrypto

avrajsri · 2019-10-03T17:26:20Z

pycryto is dead. you can shift to pycryptodome

pip install pycryptodome or cryptography

Calab · 2019-10-16T17:32:29Z

pycryto is dead. you can shift to pycryptodome

pip install pycryptodome or cryptography

So, what do you do if another module that you are trying to install need pycrypto? In my case I'm trying to install splunklib.

Jamim · 2019-10-16T23:10:26Z

So, what do you do if another module that you are trying to install need pycrypto? In my case I'm trying to install splunklib.

Hello @Calab,
It looks like splunklib is dead as well.

PhenoBrain · 2019-10-22T09:12:36Z

Rename Folder"crypto" to "Crypto" in "your_path/../site-packages/crypto", that works for me.

python 3.6,9
pycrypto 2.6.1

capitalfear · 2020-01-15T22:21:18Z

ATTENTION!!! As pycrypto is not maintained anymore, please switch to pycryptodome.

That's how I did it. Extract from my README.md:

Installing on Windows

Install Python
Checked with Python 3.7 x64 on Windows 10 x64 Version 1803.

Get it from the Python homepage

Install launcher for all users

Add Python to PATH
Adds %ProgramFiles%\Python37 + \Scripts to PATH

Use Customize Installation (!!! necessary for advanced options !!!)

Advanced Options

Install for all users

Install Visual C++ Build Tools
Checked with Visual Studio 2017.

Get the Build Tools from the Visual Studio download page (link as of 2018-11)

Install Visual C++ Build Tools with additional standard components

Windows 10 SDK

Visual C++ Tools for CMake

Core Tools for Testing

Install necessary Python modules

Start an elevated(!!!) VS Developer Command Prompt (Run As Admin via Right Click)

Update PIP first: python -m pip install --upgrade pip

Install pycrypto module
pycrypto has to compile some code due to legal restrictions on cryptography, so this is why the VC++ Build Tools had to be installed and the VS Developer Command Prompt had to be started.
There's a small issue with the pycrypto source, so as a workaround we have to include the correct header by setting the environment variable CL.
set CL=-FI"%VCToolsInstallDir%\include\stdint.h"
pip install pycrypto

Exit VS Developer Command Prompt: exit

The Visual C++ Build Tools may be deinstalled now, but it's recommended to keep them installed to be able to upgrade pycrypto when necessary.

To install other modules just a normal but elevated(!!!) Command Prompt is needed (Run As Admin via Right Click).

first of all, you're a wizard. So jot that down. I've been fighting this problem for three days. I know what it is now, when you click "install for all users" there's an aditional dep that's added along with it (you check one box, so python installs the other. I think it's pre-compile some setup.py thing) anyways. You're the real MVP. If you have problems with your wife/husband, boss, anyone, just let em know you're legit a god. reference me if necessary. Thanks man. You've helped my project out in a huge way.

phntom · 2020-02-04T06:05:10Z

@Mrrobot003 I needed to do this (after installing MS VS Community Edition):
cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\BuildTools\VC\Auxiliary\Build
vcvarsall amd64
cd \
set CL=-FI"%VCINSTALLDIR%\tools\msvc\14.13.26128\include\stdint.h"

pip install pycrypto
See saltstack/salt#39614

Worked like a charm! Amazing!

In Visual Studio 14 2019:

Follow install instructions here:
https://wiki.python.org/moin/WindowsCompilers#Microsoft_Visual_C.2B-.2B-_14.2_standalone:_Build_Tools_for_Visual_Studio_2019_.28x86.2C_x64.2C_ARM.2C_ARM64.29

Activate your venv (venv\scripts\activate)
then:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2019\BuildTools\VC\Auxiliary\Build\vcvarsall.bat" x64

set CL=-FI"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2019\BuildTools\VC\Tools\MSVC\14.24.28314\include\stdint.h"

pip install pycrypto

Chamiljun · 2021-02-16T09:16:19Z

I'm also get the same error. An error occurred because of a different version from the script. So, i've created a script that is less sensitive to build tool version. It works well. Thanks!
cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\Community\VC\Auxiliary\Build"
vcvarsall.bat x86_amd64
cd %VCINSTALLDIR%
for /R %f in (*stdint.h) do set CL=-FI"%f"
pip install pycrypto

Thx a lot. I had try many solution but this one work for me.

TacklerGamers · 2021-06-01T06:09:13Z

I'm also get the same error. An error occurred because of a different version from the script. So, i've created a script that is less sensitive to build tool version. It works well. Thanks!
cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\Community\VC\Auxiliary\Build"
vcvarsall.bat x86_amd64
cd %VCINSTALLDIR%
for /R %f in (*stdint.h) do set CL=-FI"%f"
pip install pycrypto

this worked thanks 👍

TowerLeon · 2021-07-25T14:38:35Z

@Mrrobot003 I needed to do this (after installing MS VS Community Edition):
cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\BuildTools\VC\Auxiliary\Build
vcvarsall amd64
cd \
set CL=-FI"%VCINSTALLDIR%\tools\msvc\14.13.26128\include\stdint.h"

pip install pycrypto
See saltstack/salt#39614

This method works! only need to change 14.13.26128 to your version mentioned in the error log.

jakirkham mentioned this issue Mar 7, 2017

Python 3.6 on Windows conda-forge/pycrypto-feedstock#5

Closed

pfmoore mentioned this issue Mar 20, 2017

Fix compiler includes for Python 3.6+ #222

Open

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Enable Python 3.6 conda-forge/pycrypto-feedstock#9

Merged

shadow651 mentioned this issue Jan 2, 2018

PyCrypto dependency fails on Win10 Python 3.6 dlenski/python-vipaccess#9

Closed

tcyrus mentioned this issue Jan 1, 2019

PyCrypto is dead. Switch to PyCryptodome jrnl-org/jrnl#501

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nilact mentioned this issue Feb 10, 2019

Unable to encrypt Jrnl jrnl-org/jrnl#573

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drts01 mentioned this issue Apr 24, 2019

PyCryptodome as replacement for PyCrypto saltstack/salt#52674

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usanchez mentioned this issue Jan 6, 2020

Is pycrypto obsolete? onnela-lab/beiwe-backend#83

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Can't build on Windows kshcherban/acme-nginx#54

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Running setup.py install for pycrypto ... error fullhunt/log4j-scan#11

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AngeloAugusto mentioned this issue Mar 27, 2022

Change Crypto to Cryptodome fishbigger/TapoP100#59

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Error while attempting to install PyCrypto on Python 3.6 x64 #218

Error while attempting to install PyCrypto on Python 3.6 x64 #218

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Installing on Windows

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Installing on Windows

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