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      I have an error when I try to use the Discovery Companion application

      When trying to use the Discovery Companion Application , you may encounter the following error:

      bgdiscovery: The term 'bgdiscovery' is not recognized as a name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or executable program.

      This error occurs because Python was installed without adding it to the PATH environment variable.

      There are two ways to fix this:

      • Recommended Solution: Uninstall Python and follow the steps outlined in Install the Discovery Companion Application. (Make sure to download Python from the official website.) During the installation, ensure you check the option to "Add Python to PATH." 
      • Alternative Solution: If you prefer not to reinstall Python, you can manually update the PATH environment variable: