Windows set up Python (Anaconda)
Download and Install Python
- Visit the Anaconda website and download the Anaconda software. You may be prompted to enter your name and email.
- Follow the installation steps specified by the installer.
- If you have any difficulty, you can visit the Anaconda documentation for more info.
Test to make sure Python is working
- Open a Command Prompt. You can do this by hitting WIN+R, and typing in cmd.
- This is called a "command line interface"---a way of interacting with your computer by typing.
- Test your Python install at the command prompt. Type
python
and hit enter. You should see something like
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information. >>>
-
You just started Python! The
>>>indicates that you are at a new type of prompt: a Python prompt. The command prompt lets you navigate your computer and run programs, and the Python prompt lets you write and run Python code interactively. -
To exit the Python prompt, type
exit()
and press Enter. This will take you back to the Windows command prompt.
Success!
You have Python installed and configured.
More information
If you do not want to use the Anaconda installer, you can take a look at this page. However, set up will be significantly more difficult.