This works on Windows 64-bit, supports Python 2.7, and doesn't require manual binary downloads.
PyCryptodome is a fork of PyCrypto that is actively maintained, secure, and acts as a drop-in replacement. You can install it easily via pip without needing to hunt down old .exe files: pip install pycryptodome Use code with caution. download pycrypto win-amd64-py2.7.exe
If your Python is 32-bit, the amd64 installer will fail. Check your architecture by running python -c "import struct; print(struct.calcsize('P') * 8)" . ⚠️ Important: Security and Alternatives This works on Windows 64-bit, supports Python 2