Download, Setup and install Python on window

4 min readOct 1, 2022

In this blog we will see how to install Python. Let’s see how to install python on windows. Along with this, we will discuss the possible problems you may face after installing Python.

So, let’s start with how to install Python in Windows .

How to Install Python on Windows?

Installing and running Python on your personal computer is not a difficult task. Follow this steps mentioned below.

Step 1 : Visit this website python.org/downloads/ (Download whichever is the latest one)

We recommend that you download the latest Python installer (currently Python 3.10.7) for Windows.

If you have a different OS, download the binaries accordingly. If you have a 64-bit system, you can choose the x86–64 installer.

If you have a 32-bit system, select the x86 installer. But you can also click the download button in the header of the page.

Step 2 : Install the python files that is downloaded.

Next, you need to install the binaries you downloaded.

Run the installer. It will show you two options.

Install PIP Windows

This is the default option. Also includes IDLE (Integrated Development Environment), pip and official documentation. It also creates shortcuts.

Customize your Python installation

This option allows you to select the features you want.

You will see the following checkboxes:

Documentation
pip
tcl/tk and IDLE- installs tkinter and the IDLE
Python test suite- This installs the standard library test suite of Python

Advanced Options while Installing Python

It will also offer you a set of advanced options:

Install for all users
Associate files with Python (requires py launcher)
Create shortcuts for installed applications
Add Python to environment variables
Precompile the standard library
Download debug symbols
Download debug binaries (requires VS 2015 or later)
You can also specify the location where the directory should be installed.
In addition to these two options, the installer will also ask you if you want to add Python to your PATH.

We will look at this in step 3. Click on ‘Install’ and wait for the progress bar to reach the end.

3. Add Python to system environment variables

Browse to the Python directory on your computer and add the location to the end of the PATH variable. It might look like this:

C:\Users\lifei\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python36–32

Environment variables contain values about the current environment. You need it to access Python via the command line.

4. Install pip

If you tick the checkbox for pip in Step 2, pip will install for you.

After You Install Python on Windows

You have now installed Python. Now, you can find a list of programs in the Start Menu.

Now, you can check that the python is installed on your system

There are two ways to run python:

Using command prompt

Search for Command Prompt an type “python”

type “2+3” it will show “5” that means python is installed Successfully !!

2. Using The python IDLE

Again type “2+3” it will show “5” that means python is installed Successfully !!

Conclusion

We’ve seen how easy it is to set up an environment to install Python on your computer. In the best case, it takes no more than 5 minutes. In case you face any problems, write in the comment section.

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