py2exe

py2exe is a tool for Windows that allows you to convert Python scripts or applications into standalone Windows executable files (.exe). This can be useful for distributing Python programs to users who may not have Python installed on their machines, as it packages the Python interpreter and all necessary dependencies into a single executable.

Here are the basic steps to use py2exe:

1. Install py2exe: You can install py2exe using pip if it’s not already installed on your system. You can do this by running the following command:

   pip install py2exe

2. Create a Python Script: Write your Python script that you want to convert into an executable. Ensure that it’s a standalone script without any interactive input.
3. Create a Setup Script: You’ll need to create a setup script that tells py2exe how to package your Python script into an executable. This setup script is a Python script itself and typically has the extension .py. Here’s a basic example of a setup.py script:

   from distutils.core import setup
   import py2exe

   setup(console=['your_script.py'])

Replace 'your_script.py' with the actual name of your Python script.

4. Run py2exe: Open a command prompt or terminal and navigate to the directory where your setup.py script is located. Then, run the following command:

   python setup.py py2exe

This will create a dist directory containing the executable and all necessary dependencies.

5. Distribute the Executable: You can now distribute the generated executable to others. They can run it on their Windows machines without needing to install Python separately.

Keep in mind that py2exe is primarily for Windows and may not work on other operating systems. Also, the generated executable might be relatively large since it includes the Python interpreter and all necessary libraries.

Note that as of my last knowledge update in September 2021, py2exe was a popular tool for creating Windows executables from Python scripts. However, the Python ecosystem evolves, and there may be alternative tools or approaches available now. Be sure to check for the latest information and tools if you are working with Python beyond that date.