Python is a widely used high-level programming language first launched in
1991. Since then, Python has been gaining popularity and is considered one
of the most popular and flexible server-side programming languages.
1991. Since then, Python has been gaining popularity and is considered one
of the most popular and flexible server-side programming languages.
Unlike most Linux distributions, Windows does not come with the Python
programming language by default. although, you can install Python on your
Windows server or local machine in just a few easy steps.
programming language by default. although, you can install Python on your
Windows server or local machine in just a few easy steps.
Python 3 Installation on Windows
Step 1: Select Version of Python to Install
The installation procedure entails downloading and running the official
Python.exe installer on your computer.
Python.exe installer on your computer.
The version you require is determined by what you want to accomplish in
Python. For Ex, if you are working on a Python version 2.6 project, you
probably need that version. You have the freedom to choose if you are
starting a project from scratch.
Python. For Ex, if you are working on a Python version 2.6 project, you
probably need that version. You have the freedom to choose if you are
starting a project from scratch.
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If you’re learning Python programming, we recommend you download both the
latest version of Python 2 and 3. Python 2 can be used to work on older
projects or to check for backward compatibility in new ones.
latest version of Python 2 and 3. Python 2 can be used to work on older
projects or to check for backward compatibility in new ones.
Step 2: Download Python Executable Installer
01. Open your web browser & go to the official Python website’s
Downloads for Windows section.
Downloads for Windows section.
02. Search for your desired version of Python. This article was
written at the time of publication, the latest Python 3 release is
version 3.7.3, while the latest Python 2 release is version
2.7.16.
written at the time of publication, the latest Python 3 release is
version 3.7.3, while the latest Python 2 release is version
2.7.16.
03. Choose a link to download either the Windows x86-64 executable
installer or Windows x86 executable installer. The file is
approximately 25MB in size.
installer or Windows x86 executable installer. The file is
approximately 25MB in size.
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Python 3.9.10 – Jan. 14, 2022
Note that Python 3.9.10 cannot be used on Windows 7 or earlier.
Download Windows embeddable package (32-bit)
Download Windows embeddable package (64-bit)
Download Windows help file
Download Windows installer (32-bit)
Download Windows installer (64-bit)
Step 3: Run Executable Installer
1. Run the Python Installer once downloaded. (Ex, we have downloaded
Python 3.7.3.)
Python 3.7.3.)
2. Make sure the Install launcher for all users and Add Python 3.7 to
PATH checkboxes are checked. The interpreter is added to the execution
path by the latter. For older versions of Python that don’t support
the Add Python to Path checkbox, see Step 6.
PATH checkboxes are checked. The interpreter is added to the execution
path by the latter. For older versions of Python that don’t support
the Add Python to Path checkbox, see Step 6.
3. Press Install Now – the recommended installation options.
For all recent versions of Python, Pip and IDLE are two recommended
installation options. Such extra features may not be available in
older versions.
installation options. Such extra features may not be available in
older versions.
4. The next dialog will prompt you to select whether to Disable the
path length limit. By selecting this option, you will be able to
Python to bypass the 260-character MAX_PATH limit. It effectively
allows Python to use long path names.
path length limit. By selecting this option, you will be able to
Python to bypass the 260-character MAX_PATH limit. It effectively
allows Python to use long path names.
Any other system settings will be unaffected by the Disable path
length limit option. By enabling it, you can avoid potential
name-length issues with Python projects developed in Linux.
length limit option. By enabling it, you can avoid potential
name-length issues with Python projects developed in Linux.
Step 4: Verify Python Was Installed On Windows
01. Navigate to the directory in which Python was installed on the
system. In our specific case, it is
C:UsersUsernameAppDataLocalProgramsPythonPython37 since we
have installed the latest version.
system. In our specific case, it is
C:UsersUsernameAppDataLocalProgramsPythonPython37 since we
have installed the latest version.
02. Double-click python.exe.
03. The output should be similar to what you can see below:
Note: You can also type to see if the installation was
successful by typing python –V in Command Prompt. The output should
show the Python version you have installed. In our case, it is “Python
3.7.3.”
successful by typing python –V in Command Prompt. The output should
show the Python version you have installed. In our case, it is “Python
3.7.3.”
Step 5: Verify Pip Was Installed
If you chose to install a previous version of Python, It’s possible
it didn’t come with Pip already installed. Pip is a powerful Python
software package management system. As a result, ensure that you
have it installed.
it didn’t come with Pip already installed. Pip is a powerful Python
software package management system. As a result, ensure that you
have it installed.
For most Python packages, Pip comes highly recommended, especially
when working in virtual environments.
when working in virtual environments.
To verify whether Pip was installed:
01. Open the Start menu and type “cmd.”
02. Select the Command Prompt application.
03. Enter pip -V in the console. If Pip was successfully installed,
you should see the following output:
you should see the following output:
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If you receive the following output, Pip is not yet installed:
‘pip’ is not recognized as an internal or external command,
Operable program or batch file.
Operable program or batch file.
If your Python version is missing, Pip, See How to Install Pip to
Manage Python Packages on Windows for more information.
Manage Python Packages on Windows for more information.
