For some strange reason my machine makes me do it.
I am running Windows XP also.

Well, my python plugins show in the list, the dialog boxes don't work. seems like I should be close. I've messed with this on and off for eons. Makes me want to cuss.

I have Windows XP platform on my laptop and for the life of me i can not get python to work with gimp on it.

http://gimptricks.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2kqm1b

That works for me.

Read the instructions before you start.

Maybe the newer python files don't play nice with GIMP?

Yes those are the same instructions I used, I'm starting to wonder if it's worth the trouble.

SHould be not needed restart the computer, but in case of problems that solved for me


And remember the sequence :

first install python,
restart the pc,
then install the other libraries,
restart the pc
and reinstall gimp(remember to click on the customize button when dispayed )

Again all the "restart" may be unnecessary, but are the first thing to try if something doesn't work

I'll try that sequence tonight when I get some free time and see if it works. Sometimes weird silly stuff works when nothing else will. I had to go through weirder (is that a word?) things to get my bamboo working with gimp. Weirder stuff to get it to work with Inkscape too.

Good news! I followed PhotoComix's instructions for installing all of the python stuff and re-installing Gimp last! Shazam!! I have Python-fu!! Success!!

Thanks again PhotoComix!!

Greg

I recommend layerfx.py - aka Layer Effects

This says it was tested in gimp2.4 but it works in 2.6 for me. It goes in your gimp / plug-ins folder.

http://registry.gimp.org/node/186

I had to set the permissions for the plug-in to execute as a program. Don't know if that's true for Windows. I'm using Linux.

Good job getting Python set up.

Alas, it didn't solve my problem. I'm going to stick my head in an oven and end it all. At least my oven is electric and has a pie in it.