2.1 Setting Up Python Locally



Steps to install Python locally (On Windows operating system)

1.    Go to www.python.org

2.    Download Python installer from www.python.org

3.    Open the Python installer that you downloaded

4.    In the screen that appears, make sure to select "Add Python <version>   to PATH".

5.    Click the "Install Now" button. This will open a dialog box asking for   certain permissions. Please take them.

 

         6.    The installer will display "Setup was successful" at the conclusion of the            installation procedure after it has finished installing Python.


Checking whether Python installer is working

1.    Open Windows Command Prompt from the Windows Start Menu.

2.     At the command prompt, type python and press Enter. If Python is successfully installed, this will display the Python version installed and open a Python command prompt where you may input Python commands.

3.    You may try out any Python commands in the Python command prompt.

4.    To exit Python, type exit() and press Enter.

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