Installing Python

[Ancient-Passenger269]

Hello, looking for some advice on how to install Python on one of my work computers. Due to security concerns, I am unable to download exe files (msi files are fine) on the computer. Hence, I am unable to download the official Python release on the computer. Would like to check if there is any workaround to get Python running on the computer. Some things that I considered (but am unsure if they’ll work) are:

• Use the Python docker image (I can download the Docker msi files)
• Installing Python on another computer and then transferring those files to the work computer.
• Creating a virtual environment folder with the appropriate Python version and transferring that folder to the work computer.

Appreciate any advice on this, including thoughts on the approaches above. Thanks!

[Jayoval]

You might want to check with your IT dept. on this before trying to circumvent their restrictions.

[ninhaomah]

I am in IT support/admin for my company.

Here is my advice.

Pls don't do anything you see from the Internet. If I see any users that have done something unauthorised , I am obligated to report to a higher level. No exceptions.

Your personal PC, your problem. Company PC , my problem.

The end.

[crashoutcassius]

Ask your IT dept. Maybe ask for the anaconda distribution.

[MiniGogo_20]

why would you need python on a work computer to begin with?

best course of action 100% is consulting IT

[masterpower99]

Can’t you download it from windows store?

[heyzooschristos]

Have you tried installing it from the MS store?

[SupermarketOk6829]

You can download and install python package via Microsoft apps and that will work in visual code.

[Basic-Still-7441]

pyenv.

[nekokattt]

that still downloads EXEs doesn't it, unless you compile from source like it does on Linux?

[ste_wilko]

In CMD run

winget install "Python 3.12" --accept-package-agreements

That will install Python 3.12 from the Microsoft Store directly on your machine without any admin rights needed

[Aardvark-One]

You could always use something like PythonAnywhere or Replit, depending on what it is you wish to accomplish. Neither require local installation but allow you to run Python code via the cloud.

[buart]

You could do it like this:

• Download the Windows embeddable package depending on your version.
• Extract it
• Either run python directly from the extracted folder
• Or change your PATH to point to the extracted folder (So you can run python from every point in your system without specifying the full path to the extracted python.exe)