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Documentation: recommended
pip: recommended if you want to install other Python packages, such as NumPy or
pandas
tcl/tk and IDLE: recommended if you plan to use IDLE or follow tutorials that use it
Python test suite: recommended for testing and learning
py launcher and for all users: recommended to enable users to launch Python from
the command line.
6. Click Next.
7. The Advanced Options dialog displays.
Install for all users: recommended if you’re not the only user on this computer
Associate files with Python: recommended, because this option associates all the
Python file types with the launcher or editor
Create shortcuts for installed applications: recommended to enable shortcuts for
Python applications
Add Python to environment variables: recommended to enable launching Python
Precompile standard library: not required, it might down the installation
Download debugging symbols and Download debug binaries: recommended
only if you plan to create C or C++ extensions
Make note of the Python installation directory in case you need to reference it later.
8. Click Install to start the installation.
9. After the installation is complete, a Setup was successful message displays.
If you want to access Python through the command line but you didn’t add Python to
your environment variables during installation, then you can still do it manually.
Before you start, locate the Python installation directory on your system. The
following directories are examples of the default directory paths:
Go to Start and enter cmd in the search bar. Click Command Prompt.
python --version
Output
Python 3.12.4
You can also check the version of Python by opening the IDLE application. Go
to Start and enter python in the search bar and then click the IDLE app, for
example IDLE (Python 3.12 64-bit).
You can start coding in Python using IDLE or your preferred code editor.