How to run with Python2.7

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I ran into a bunch of issues getting this to work with python 3 (the original code was written in python 2.7) Here are the steps that I used to get it running on windows 11, Other steps may work for different operating systems

Download python2.7 from https://www.python.org/download/releases/2.7/

Pip will not work so we have to install it manually

Download the whl file from https://pypi.org/project/pip/20.2.4/#files

you can now run pip with the command C:\Python27\python.exe C:\Python27\pip-20.2.4-py2.py3-none-any.whl/pip install (pip file)

you can also install a tar.gz package from pypi if you extract the files, go to the folder and then run C:\Python27\python.exe setup.py install

You may also need to install https://pypi.org/project/six/#files

manually install https://pypi.org/project/protobuf/3.17.3/#files using the whl files, or the manual setup.py method

manually install https://pypi.org/project/pylibscrypt/1.7.1/#files

finally you should be able to run the decrypt_bitcoinj_seed.pyw file with the python.exe executable, and extract your keys.

I hope this helps anyone that has been struggling with this!

You can then use this guide to restore your keys: https://bitcoinelectrum.com/restoring-your-multibithd-wallet-in-electrum/