Article ID: 000059637 Content Type: Compatibility Last Reviewed: 05/20/2022

Error: “FileNotFoundError:[WinError 2]” When Running Any OpenVINO™ Python Demo and Sample.

Environment

Python 3.8, OpenVINO™ 2021.3

Windows® 10, 64-bit*

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Summary

Describes incompatibility between Python 3.8 and OpenVINO™ 2021.3.

Description

When running any OpenVINO™ Python demo and sample, you receive error: FileNotFoundError:[WinError 2].

Resolution

This is a known issue, as Python 3.8 is not presently compatible with OpenVINO™ 2021.3. Try one of the options below to resolve the issue.

Option 1:

Downgrade the Python version to Python 3.7.

Option 2:

Wait for the release of OpenVINO™ 2021.4.

Option 3:

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