how to install python in win

Installing Python on Windows

Solution

Method 1: Official Python Installer (Recommended)

1. Download Python

   • Go to python.org/downloads
   • Click "Download Python 3.x.x" (latest version)

2. Run the Installer

   • Important: ✅ Check "Add Python to PATH" at the bottom
   • Click "Install Now" for default installation

   ![Add to PATH checkbox is at the bottom of the installer]

3. Verify Installation

   python --version
   pip --version
   

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Method 2: Microsoft Store

1. Open Microsoft Store
2. Search for "Python"
3. Install "Python 3.x" (published by Python Software Foundation)

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Method 3: Using winget (Windows Package Manager)

winget install Python.Python.3.12

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Troubleshooting

If python command not found after installation:

1. Add Python to PATH manually:

   • Search "Environment Variables" in Windows
   • Edit "Path" under System Variables
   • Add these paths:

     C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python3x\
     C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python3x\Scripts\
     

2. Restart your terminal/command prompt

If python opens Microsoft Store:

# Use py launcher instead
py --version

# Or disable the app alias
# Settings → Apps → App execution aliases → Turn off "python.exe"

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Prevention

• Always check "Add Python to PATH" during installation
• Use py launcher for managing multiple Python versions on Windows