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This article will guide you on installing Python 3 environment into your workstation.

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Download Python 3

Head to the Python main page using your web browser. Click on the latest Python version under Download.

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Your downloaded installer will look like this. Double click the executable to start the installation.

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Installing Python 3

Once the setup appears, check the Add Python 3.X to PATH. Doing so allows you to type 𝚙𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚗 in Command Prompt to run Python without specifying the whole path. Click on Install Now.

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The installation will take several minutes.

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Once the installation is completed, click Close.

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Using Python shell

After the installation, open the Start Menu and click on Python 3.X to start the Python shell.

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You can now start coding and run the script using the Python shell.

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Info

Since we chose to add Python to PATH, when you enter 𝚙𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚗 or simply 𝚙𝚢 in Command Prompt, you will start the Python shell directly.

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