How to install Python on Windows [ Full Guide ]

What is a Python?

Guido van Rossum

Python is a High-Level Programming Language. It is also one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Because of its simplicity and efficiency, we can use Python to make everyday work easier.

Developed by Dutch programmer Guido van Rossum, the programming language was first released in 1991. It was called Python Version 0.9.0. Then in 2000 Python 2.0 was released. Then, with the rise of Python 2.7, Python 3 was introduced. Currently (April 2021) Python 3.9.4 Stable release has been released.

We look forward to continuing the Python tutorial.

Check Your bit version on Windows

Find System Type

• Go to Desktop
• Right Click on The This Pc icon ( My Computer )
• In the sub-menu that appears, select Properties
• Under the system in the window that appears, the Bit version is shown as System Type
• It is specified as 32 Bit ‌ (x86) or 64 Bit

Download Python

Go to the link given below and download the file from various platforms under Files by clicking on the Windows installer (32 bit) if it is 32bit and Windows installer (64 bit) if it is 64bit. 

Select Your File

NOTE - Failure to do so will result in an error message during installation

Download Links

• Latest - Python 3.9.4
• Python 3.7
• Visit the official website for other releases

Install Python

Open the downloaded setup file. Click ok on the security message. In the Install Window, select Add Python 3.7 to PATH in the check box next to it. Then click Next and let it install.

Setup Wizard

Check Installation

Follow the steps below to make sure Python is installed correctly

1. Open the Command Prompt (Start -> Cmd). Type python -v and enter. If the downloaded version is displayed, the installation will be successful.

C:\Users\iLabAcademy>python -V
Python 3.9.4

2. Then open Python IDLE by searching for Python in the Start Menu. This is a Python Interpreter (we will talk about this later). Type the following code in the Python Idle

>>> print ("Hello, World!")
Hello, World

Hello, World! Appears to go.

Congratulations you have successfully installed Python.

If you have a problem with any of the above, please comment below.