Download debugging symbols and Download debug binaries: recommended only if you plan to create C or C++ extensions.

Precompile standard library: not required, it might down the installation.

Add Python to environment variables: recommended to enable launching Python.

Create shortcuts for installed applications: recommended to enable shortcuts for Python applications.

Associate files with Python: recommended, because this option associates all the Python file types with the launcher or editor.

Install for all users: recommended if you’re not the only user on this computer.

Select the options that suit your requirements:

py launcher and for all users: recommended to enable users to launch Python from the command line.

Python test suite: recommended for testing and learning.

tcl/tk and IDLE: recommended if you plan to use IDLE or follow tutorials that use it.

pip: recommended if you want to install other Python packages, such as NumPy or pandas.

Select some or all of the following options: The Optional Features include common tools and resources for Python and you can install all of them, even if you don’t plan to use them. To install other optional and advanced features, click Customize installation and continue. If you’re just getting started with Python and you want to install it with default features as described in the dialog, then click Install Now and go to Step 4 - Verify the Python Installation. Select the Add python.exe to PATH checkbox, which enables users to launch Python from the command line. Select the Install launcher for all users checkbox, which enables all users of the computer to access the Python launcher application. exe file, for example python-3.10.10-amd64.exe, to run the Python installer.

Step 2 - Running the Executable InstallerĪfter the installer is downloaded, double-click the. This tutorial was tested with Python version 3.10.10.Ĭlick the appropriate link for your system to download the executable file: Windows installer (64-bit) or Windows installer (32-bit).

Go to the official Python download page for Windows.įind a stable Python 3 release. Step 1 - Downloading the Python Installer You’ll need a computer running Windows 10 with administrative privileges and an internet connection. Note: If you want to use Python for web development, then Microsoft recommends installing Python using the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

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