Python 3.12 + pywin32 breaks when copied to network share under corporate proxy

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I’m developing some SAP and Excel automations for a bank using Python, but the network folders and the VM itself are under strict proxy restrictions.

As a result, I’m unable to create virtual environments or install packages using pip. I considered creating a Docker container to work around this, but it feels like overkill for a relatively simple automation.

The infrastructure team is very strict and not very automation-friendly, so I’m a bit stuck.

Has anyone faced a similar situation? Any recommendations on how to handle Python dependencies and environments under these kinds of restrictions?

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