Python Installation in Windows

When you want to learn a specific programming language, you need to install the compiler / software in your system. Learning syntax will not help you in mastering a language. Rather, coding what you learn will improve your skill in many aspects.

If you are in the run to learn Python, then make use of this post to know how to install it. The post is specific to Windows Operation System.

This post will cover:

• Steps to Install Python
• How to start working with Python?
• How to Uninstall?

Steps to Install Python:

1. Download python installer for windows from https://www.python.org/downloads/

    Make sure you download the version which is compatible with your OS version.

2. Double-click the installer

3. Check Add Python 3.9 to Path

 4. You have two options: Install Now and Custom Installation

     Choose Custom Installation (if you wish to change install location)

5. Click Next and you can change install location

6. You can check the advanced options as to your preference

7. Click Install

8. Once your installation is complete:

     If you wish, you can disable path length limit and click Close, else just click Close.

How to start working with Python?

Click the IDLE from Start menu:

This is the environment where you can work with Python codes.

How to Uninstall?

1. Double click the installer

2. Choose Uninstall. Uninstall progress starts

3. Once uninstall is complete, click Close