[Zope] python versions- how to upgrade

I installed zope 2.6.1 for windows which uses python 2.1.3. A python library I want to install requires python 2.2 or better. Can I just run the windows installer for the latest python? Will it hook up to zope automatically or is there another specific place or way it needs to be installed for zope to use it? Will zope 2.6.1 work with python 2.2.3?