Installing Python on Windows – Step-by-Step Tutorial

Installing Python on Windows

Python is a powerful, general-purpose programming language, and installing it on Windows is a fairly straightforward process. In this tutorial, we will be learning how to install Python on a Windows operating system.

Requirements for Installing Python on Windows

• A computer running Windows 7 or newer.
• An Administrator account with privileges to install applications.

Downloading the Python Installer

The first step in installing Python is to download the installer package from the official website. The current version of Python as of this writing is 3.7.4. You can find the download link for that version here. Once the download is complete, you can launch the installer.

Running the Python Installer

Once the installer has been launched, you will be presented with a welcome screen. Click the “Next” button to proceed. On the License Agreement page, select the “I agree” radio box before clicking the “Next” button once again to continue.

On the next page, you will be asked to choose the type of installation you want. We recommend selecting the default option, which is “Customize Installation”. This will allow you to make any necessary adjustments to the installation process. Click the “Next” button to continue.

On the “Customize Installation” page, you can choose where you would like Python to be installed. By default, it will be installed to your C:\Program Files\Python3_7 folder. If you wish to change this location, you can do so by clicking the “Browse” button. Once you are satisfied with the installation location, click the “Next” button again.

On the next page, you will be asked if you want to create a Start Menu folder for Python. We recommend leaving this option enabled unless you have specific reasons for not wanting it. Click the “Next” button to continue.

Finally, you will be asked if you want to add Python to your PATH environment variable. We recommend enabling this option as it will allow you to access Python from anywhere on your system. Once you are satisfied with your selections, click the “Install” button to begin the installation process.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Python on your Windows system. You are now ready to start writing and executing Python scripts. For more information about Python, check out our other tutorials or visit the official Python documentation.