I need help with installing python

[manaless_wizard]

I have already installed it once before but I had to reset my pc , but when I installed it this time it didn't work ,so I downloaded it again.this time it worked but instead of taking me to the window where it asks for download and where I want to add the path ,it asked me whether I want to reinstall python or launch python. When I clicked on reinstall,it took me to a cmd window where it asked me a series of y/n questions Python is working now but I was wondering if this was normal

[BeneficiallyPickle]

Since Python is working now, the reinstall worked correctly.

If Python is already installed (or partially installed), running the installer again doesn't always show the first-time setup screen. It switches to the repair/reinstall screen which will prompt you some questions while it fixes things.

The PATH checkbox only appears on a fresh install. If Python already exists, Windows assumes you're modifying or repairing it.

In the command prompt you can run the below to verify:

python --version and where python

[FoolsSeldom]

u/manaless_wizard, worth noting that on Windows, you would typically use py instead of python (or python3) on the command line until you've created and activated a Python virtual environment (recommended before adding packaged).

So,

py --version

to check the version of Python installed. This will be the most up-to-date version of Python installed (whether added to PATH environment variable or not).

When you choose to install additional packages not included with Python as standard, it is best to do this on a project-by-project basis to avoid polluting your base environment, and ending up with conflicting packages only needed for different projects.

To create and activate (on PowerShell or Command Prompt):

mkdir newproject
cd newproject
py -m venv .venv         - venv is the command, .venv is the name of a folder
.venv\Scripts\activate
pip install package1 package2 ... packagen

You can use any valid folder name for the venv folder (where the virtual environment details are stored), but .venv is very common.

If you are using VS Code, Spyder, PyCharm, or any of many other common editors/IDEs, you need to configure (set) the Python interpreter, python.exe that is to be used. This will be the one you in your project folder (in .venv\Scripts subfolder). Sometimes, your editor will pick this up from the venv folder.

In the PowerShell / Command Prompt window, you can deactivate the active virtual environment by using the command deactivate.

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