Unable to run python.exe containing playwright

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I created a script and turn it into an .exe file using pyinstaller but was unable to run the .exe without encountering the following error:

*Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "main.py", line 31, in <module>
  File "playwright\sync_api\_generated.py", line 11436, in launch
  File "playwright\_impl\_sync_base.py", line 111, in _sync
  File "playwright\_impl\_browser_type.py", line 90, in launch
  File "playwright\_impl\_connection.py", line 39, in send
  File "playwright\_impl\_connection.py", line 63, in inner_send
playwright._impl._api_types.Error: Executable doesn't exist at C:\(...)\chrome.exe*

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║ Looks like Playwright Test or Playwright was just installed or updated. ║
║ Please run the following command to download new browsers:              ║
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[9084] Failed to execute script 'main' due to unhandled exception!

I have already installed playwright on my computer.

How do I fix this?

Max Schmitt · Accepted Answer · 2022-03-19 11:02:54Z

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You need to install browsers by doing playwright install or python -m playwright install see here: https://playwright.dev/python/docs/intro#installation

answered Mar 19, 2022 at 11:02

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Benjamin Over a year ago

I've already ran the command on my computer. But the script only works when I ran it for my IDE but gives this issue on my .exe Is there a way I can trigger this command when someone double clicks on my .exe file?

Max Schmitt Over a year ago

For pyinstaller see here playwright.dev/python/docs/intro#pyinstaller

Joel · Accepted Answer · 2022-07-12 03:37:26Z

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It is necessary to install the browser that will be used by playwright first. To do this, type in bash:

PLAYWRIGHT_BROWSERS_PATH=0 playwright install chromium
pyinstaller -F main.py

answered Jul 12, 2022 at 3:37

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Adolfo Arana · Accepted Answer · 2023-10-17 16:02:52Z

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I had the same problem. This guide explains how to create an .exe file using Playwright https://medium.com/@animeshsingh161/how-to-convert-a-python-playwright-script-into-an-executable-app-playwright-with-python-b61d8ff0ca64 using an venv; however, as a Windows user is important to add the keyword set on the terminal on step 3 (set PLAYWRIGHT_BROWSERS_PATH=0 playwright install browser), where browser is the browser that you are using, for example, set PLAYWRIGHT_BROWSERS_PATH=0 playwright install firefox. The browser is optional, but, if you type it, it is going to save you space.

answered Oct 17, 2023 at 16:02

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Alez · Accepted Answer · 2024-05-29 14:37:19Z

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For me, the solution that worked was to activate my virtual environment and run playwright install. This creates a folder named 0 playwright inst. This folder contains the missing file needed for your program.

"Executable doesn't exist at C:(...)\chrome.exe*" <- Take the directory path from this error message. Then, move the "chromium-1117" folder into the directory specified in the error message. This worked for me.

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answered May 28, 2024 at 17:26

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