Error: “FileNotFoundError:[WinError 2]” When Running Any OpenVINO™ Python Demo and Sample.

When running any OpenVINO™ Python demo and sample, you receive error: FileNotFoundError:[WinError 2].

This is a known issue, as Python 3.8 is not presently compatible with OpenVINO™ 2021.3. Try one of the options below to resolve the issue.

Option 1:

Downgrade the Python version to Python 3.7.

Option 2:

Wait for the release of OpenVINO™ 2021.4.

Option 3:

• Compile OpenVINO™ from open source.
• Refer to BuildingForWindows.