Python/Installation/Windows

Download, Setup & Install Python on Windows[2022]

Step by step instruction to install Python in Windows

Written by Shouhaddo Paul & Yogesh Kothiya

Python Installation

Installing or updating Python on your system is the first step to becoming a Python developer. There are many ways you can get started with setup and installation: you can download official Python distributions from Python.org, install from a package manager(Anaconda), and even install specialized distributions for scientific computing, Internet of Things, and embedded systems.

Check if you already have Python installed

You might ask, How to Check Your Python Version on Windows?

You can check in the command-line application, such as PowerShell

Tip: Here’s how you open PowerShell:

1. Press the ⊞ Win key.
2. Type PowerShell or cmd.
3. Press Enter
   

Alternatively, you can right-click the Start button and select Windows PowerShell or Windows PowerShell (Admin).

If you’re interested in where the installation is located, then you can use the where.exe command in Command Prompt or PowerShell.