[Python] `ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'cv2'` even after installing `opencv-python`

I am trying to use OpenCV in Python 3.12.2 on Windows, but I keep encountering the error:

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'cv2'


Here’s what I’ve done so far:

1. 
   Installed OpenCV:
   
   pip install opencv-python
   
   
   Output of pip show opencv-python:
   
   Name: opencv-python
   Version: 4.10.0.84
   Location: C:\Users\lautr\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312\Lib\site-packages
   Requires: numpy
2. 
   Verified Python and Pip Versions:
   
   python --version
   Python 3.12.2
   
   pip --version
   pip 24.3.1 from C:\Users\lautr\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312\Lib\site-packages\pip (python 3.12)
3. 
   Tested Import in Python Shell: When I run:
   
   import cv2
   print(cv2.__version__)
   
   
   I get the error:
   
   ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'cv2'
4. 
   Uninstalled and Reinstalled OpenCV: I ran:
   
   pip uninstall opencv-python opencv-contrib-python opencv-python-headless opencv-contrib-python-headless
   pip install opencv-python
   
   
   But the issue persists.
   
   
5. 
   Checked for Multiple Python Installations: Output of where python and where pip:
   
   C:\Users\lautr\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312\python.exe
   C:\Users\lautr\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312\Scripts\pip.exe
6. 
   Ensured Dependencies Are Installed:
   
   • numpy is installed: pip install numpy
   • Visual C++ Redistributable 2015-2022 is installed.
7. 
   Other Information:
   
   • My system: Windows 10
   • OpenCV version: 4.10.0.84
   • Python version: 3.12.2
   • Pip version: 24.3.1

Despite all these steps, I am unable to resolve the issue. Is there something I’m missing? Could this be related to Python 3.12 compatibility?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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