Python: Windows

Task 1 - Install Python (includes pip)

1. Go to the Python download page at https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/
2. Click the “Download Python” button for the latest version of Python
3. Read and follow the official instructions here (things change; adapting is key!): https://docs.python.org/3/using/windows.html
4. Run the installer file that you downloaded as an Administrator, checking both options: 
   1. The first checkbox is checked - keep it checked.
   2. Also check “Add Python to PATH” during the installation process
5. Click “Install Now” to install Python (which will include pip)

Task 2 - Activate the New Environment

Close and reopen the command prompt or PowerShell window to activate the new environment.

Task 3 - Verify Installation

1. Open a command prompt or PowerShell window
2. Run the following commands to verify installation:

python3 --version
pip3 --version

or

python --version
pip --version

If you see version information, the installation was successful.