[Mastering Python] Day 1 — Install and Configure Python on Windows

Yep, after we get acquainted with Python in my article, now we start installing it on your PC or laptop.

Disclaimer:
- I use Windows 10 operating system.

Okay, let’s get started.

Step 1: Download Python.

• Please visit the web to download windows compatible python at https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/
• You will see “Python Releases for Windows” then select “Latest Python 3 Release — (Latest version)”

• After you click, Scroll Down and find the table to select python.

• Choose Python for Windows with the appropriate series for your windows. Is it 32-bit or 64-bit? You can check here

Step 2 — Installation

• Find where to save the python executable file (python(series).exe)
• Click 2 times then a display like this will appear

• Choose Custom Installation
• Don’t forget to select install for all users

• Take your coffee and wait for the installation process to finish until it looks like the one below.

Step 3 — Add Python PATH

• Find the “Edit the System Environment Variables” setting with the keyword ‘Env’ as shown in the photo below, then click the setting.

• Find and click the “Environment Variables” button
• The following screen will appear

• Double click on ‘Path’ in the “User Variables for (Your PC Name)” section

• look for the Folder that holds the python.exe file and the Scripts Folder with the "Browse" button

• After getting the 2 addresses earlier, click ok until the closing of this settings window.

Step 4: Check Python is installed or not.

• Open Command Prompt by pressing “Windows logo + R” then type ‘cmd’ as shown below.

• After Command Prompt opens, type ‘python’
• If your Command Prompt doesn’t look like this, chances are there is something wrong with your previous installation process.

• If yours looks the same as this, Congratulations. Python is already installed on your computer.

If you have difficulty in the python installation process this time, just write your questions in the comments, and let’s learn together.

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Anggy Ferdiawan