How to run a Python program without a window?

Question

Is it possible to make a program in Python that, when run, does not actually open any window (including command prompt)?

For example, opening the program would appear to do nothing, but in reality, the program is running in the background somewhere.

Thanks!

Yes. Can you give a little more information as to what you're trying to achieve and on which operating system? — johnsyweb
– johnsyweb, Commented Jul 27, 2013 at 4:13
The program I'm making just doesn't need a screen, and so I'd rather not have one. I'm using Windows. — Cisplatin
– Cisplatin, Commented Jul 27, 2013 at 4:16

falsetru · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-27 04:11:21Z

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Are you running the python program by double clicking *.py file in Windows?

Then, rename the *.py file to *.pyw.

answered Jul 27, 2013 at 4:11

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If I use this way, how would I go about closing the program?

@Sim, Kill the process from task manager. The process name is pythonw.exe.

Blender · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-27 04:11:01Z

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Run it with pythonw.exe instead of python.exe.

answered Jul 27, 2013 at 4:11

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