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Steps To Intall Python

This document provides a step-by-step guide to install Python and set it up with Visual Studio Code (VS Code). It includes instructions for installing Python, adding it to the PATH, verifying the installation, installing VS Code, adding the Python extension, and creating a simple Python file. The guide is designed for users to easily follow along and successfully configure their development environment.

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Steps To Intall Python

This document provides a step-by-step guide to install Python and set it up with Visual Studio Code (VS Code). It includes instructions for installing Python, adding it to the PATH, verifying the installation, installing VS Code, adding the Python extension, and creating a simple Python file. The guide is designed for users to easily follow along and successfully configure their development environment.

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Install Python and set it up with Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

Step 1: Install Python


1. Go to the official website:
[Link]
2. Click Download Python (latest version).
3. Run the installer.
4. Click Install Now

Now, Add Python to PATH:

Step 1: Find Python Installation Path

1. Open File Explorer


2. Go to:

C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\

3. Open the folder like:

Python311 (or your version)

4. Copy these TWO paths:

Main Python path:

C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python3
11\

Scripts path:

C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python3
11\Scripts\

Step 2: Open Environment Variables

1. Press:

Windows + S

2. Search:
Environment Variables

3. Click:
Edit the system environment variables
4. Click:
Environment Variables

Step 3: Edit PATH

1. Under User variables, find:

Path

2. Select it → Click Edit

Step 4: Add Python Paths

1. Click New
2. Paste:

(your Python path)

3. Click New again and paste:

(Scripts path)

Step 5: Save

1. Click OK
2. Click OK again to close everything

Step 2: Verify Python Installation


1. Open Command Prompt (CMD)
2. Type:

python --version

3. If installed correctly, you’ll see something like:

Python 3.x.x
Step 3: Install VS Code
1. Go to:
[Link]
2. Download and install VS Code
3. Open VS Code after installation

Step 4: Install Python Extension in VS Code


1. Open VS Code
2. Click on Extensions icon (left sidebar)
3. Search: Python
4. Install extension by:
Microsoft (Python extension)

Step 5: Configure Python in VS Code


1. Open VS Code
2. Press:

Ctrl + Shift + P

3. Type:

Python: Select Interpreter

4. Choose the installed Python version

Step 6: Create and Run Your First Python File


1. Click File → New File
2. Save it as:

[Link]

3. Write this code:


4. print("Hello World")
5. Run the file:
o Click Run ▶ button, OR
o Right-click → Run Python File

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