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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DiscussionForumPosting","headline":"After upgrading Python from 3.12.5 to 3.13: Missing _version.py file in lz4 package causing ModuleNotFoundError","articleBody":"Hello everyone,\r\n\r\nI am experiencing an issue with the lz4 package in Python. After reinstalling Python and the lz4 library, I encountered a ModuleNotFoundError related to a missing _version.py file. I've upgraded from Python version 3.12.5 to 3.13.\r\n\r\nHere’s a summary of my setup and the steps I’ve taken:\r\nEnvironment Details:\r\n\r\nPython Version: 3.13\r\nOperating System: Windows 10\r\nInstalled Packages: lz4, browser_cookie3\r\n\r\nError Message:\r\n\r\nWhen running my script, I receive the following error:\r\n\r\nModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'lz4._version'\r\n\r\nThis error occurs specifically in the browser_cookie3 package, which attempts to import lz4.block.\r\n\r\nSteps Taken:\r\n\r\nChecked for Installation of lz4:\r\n    I verified that lz4 is installed using pip show lz4. It confirmed the installation but did not indicate the presence of the _version.py file.\r\n\r\nReinstalled lz4:\r\n    I uninstalled and reinstalled the package using:\r\n\r\n    pip uninstall lz4\r\n    pip install lz4\r\n\r\nChecked the Installation Directory:\r\n    I navigated to the lz4 installation directory (e.g., C:\\Program Files\\Python313\\Lib\\site-packages\\lz4\\) but did not find the _version.py file.\r\n\r\nTried Installing Different Versions:\r\n    I attempted to install older versions of lz4, but the issue persisted with the missing file.\r\n\r\nExplored Alternative Installation:\r\n    I considered downloading the lz4 package directly from GitHub, but I wanted to check if anyone else has encountered this issue and found a solution.\r\n\r\nRequest for Help:\r\n\r\nIf anyone has experienced similar issues or knows how to resolve this problem, I would greatly appreciate your guidance. Is there a specific reason why _version.py is missing in my installation? Any help would be invaluable!\r\n\r\nThank you for your time!","author":{"url":"https://github.com/SparklingTopaz","@type":"Person","name":"SparklingTopaz"},"datePublished":"2024-10-11T06:50:39.000Z","interactionStatistic":{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":"https://schema.org/CommentAction","userInteractionCount":2},"url":"https://github.com/290/python-lz4/issues/290"}