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Python is one of the general purpose languages. Essentially, this is a way of saying it could be used to build just about anything once you have the correct tools and libraries.
For backend web development, it is my professional choice. But it has been utilized to great extent for data analysis, scientific computations, AI and even in the development of a wide range of games, mobile applications, desktop applications, and productivity tools. So if you are thinking of what language to learn, I am pointing you in the Python direction. It also has the advantage of not being in the group of “hard and complex” languages to learn.
If you are new to python and need to set it up on Windows 10, these basic steps will get that done.
Related: A Basic Introduction To Python 3
- Recently I had to install Python on Windows 10, so I could use the “Closure Linter” tool for PhpStorm. Here is a simple guide to show you exactly how to install Python and PIP on your Windows 10 machine. Download Python. The first step is to download Python from python.org and select the most recent version to install (in this case 3.5.1).
- Setting up Python in Windows 10 1. Visit the official Python download page and grab the Windows installer for the latest version. Right-click on the installer and select 'Run as Administrator.' Click 'Yes' when Windows asks. The next dialog asks whether you want to 'Install Now'.
Download Python
Visit the official Python download page and get the latest version of Python. By default, the 32-bit Windows installer version is downloaded. I would rather stick with this to avoid compatibility issues, but there are options for the 64-bit version.
Note: there are 2 distinctions of python: Python 2 and Python 3. While Python 2 is the earlier version of Python, it may still be the most used. Python 3 is the current version and the future of Python. Python 2 is scheduled to reach its end of life in 2020 and will only get bug fixes till at that point. For this article I will only focus on Python 3.
Install Python from Installer
Right-click on the downloaded file, and click “Run as Administrator,” which brings two options – choose “Customize Installation.”
On the next window that appears, under optional features check all the checkboxes and click “Next.”
Under the “Advanced Options” window it is important to set the location for the installation. I will usually set it to my C drive, which in many cases will be the default location.
Next, click on “Install.” Close the installer when the install finishes.
After the installation has completed, a success window is displayed. Click “Close” to finish the installation. But before you do, there are a few things displayed on this window that you may want to take note of.
- Online Tutorial: this is a good place for newbies to Python. You get to know very useful basics, and I recommend it.
- Documentation: this is exactly what it’s called – a documentation – so basically what you should know about python: language references, library reference, how-tos, etc.
- What’s new: informing you about new features of the release.
Related: Upgrading and Using Python 3 on a Mac
Setting the System’s PATH Variable
Python components will be added later to the installation, so directories for these need to be created. To do this, following the below instructions:
1. Open Control Panel.
2. Search for “Environment -> Edit the System Environment Variables -> New”. (if the Path already exists, click “Edit” rather than “New.”)
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3. Enter the following values:
and under name, enter “PATH.”
4. Click “OK” and exit all control panel dialogs.
Loading Python Interpreter
Next, you have to open the Control Panel (Win + R, type
cmd
, hit Enter).In the control panel type “Python” and hit Enter. This command loads the python interpreter, where you can go ahead and type whatever Python code you want.
To exit, type
exit()
and hit Enter.Conclusion
As you can see, it is pretty easy to set up Python on Windows. You can easily set it up and get it running in a couple of minutes. If you face any issues, do let us know in the comments below.
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I had some issues trying to install Node on Windows 10 and found the solution.
The error was as follows:
C:UsersStephan>npm
Error: ENOENT, stat 'C:UsersStephanAppDataRoamingnpm'
Error: ENOENT, stat 'C:UsersStephanAppDataRoamingnpm'
The solution is below.
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Edit:It seems like new installers do not have this problem anymore, see this answer by Parag Meshram as my answer is likely obsolete now.
Original answer:
Follow these steps, closely:
- http://nodejs.org/download/ download the 64 bits version, 32 is for hipsters
- Install it anywhere you want, by default:
C:Program Filesnodejs
- Control Panel -> System -> Advanced system settings -> Environment Variables
- Select
PATH
and choose to edit it.
If the PATH variable is
empty
, change it to this: C:Users{YOUR USERNAME HERE}AppDataRoamingnpm;C:Program Filesnodejs
If the PATH variable already contains
C:Users{YOUR USERNAME HERE}AppDataRoamingnpm
, append the following right after: ;C:Program Filesnodejs
If the PATH variable contains information, but nothing regarding npm, append this to the end of the PATH:
;C:Users{YOUR USERNAME HERE}AppDataRoamingnpm;C:Program Filesnodejs
Now that the PATH variable is set correctly, you will still encounter errors. Manually go into the AppData directory and you will find that there is no npm directory inside Roaming. Manually create this directory.
Re-start the command prompt and npm will now work.
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Stephan BijzitterStephan Bijzitter2,95633 gold badges1818 silver badges4141 bronze badges
go to http://nodejs.org/
and hit the button that says 'Download For ..'
This'll download the .msi (or .pkg for mac) which will do all the installation and paths for you, unlike the selected answer.
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In addition to the answer from @StephanBijzitter I would use the following
PATH
variables instead:So your new
PATH
would look like:This has the advantage of neiter being user dependent nor 32/64bit dependent.
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New installers (.msi downloaded from https://nodejs.org) have 'Add to PATH' option. By default it is selected. Make sure that you leave it checked.
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You should run the installer as administrator.
- Run the command prompt as administrator
- cd directory where msi file is present
- launch msi file by typing the name in the command prompt
- You should be happy to see all node commands work from new command prompt shell
arunramarunram
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I had the same problem, what helped we was turning of my anti virus protection for like 10 minutes while node installed and it worked like a charm.
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Everything should be installed in %appdata% (C:UsersAppDataRoaming), not 'program files'.
Here's why..
The default MSI installer puts Node and the NPM that comes with it in 'program files' and adds this to the system path, but it sets the user path for NPM to %appdata% (c:users[username]appdataroaming) since the user doesn't have sufficient priveleges to write to 'program files'.
This creates a mess as all modules go into %appdata%, and when you upgrade NPM itself - which NPM themselves recommend you do right away - you end up with two copies: the original still in 'program files' since NPM can't erase that, and the new one inn %appdata%.
Even worse, if you mistakenly perform NPM operations as admin (much easier on Windows then on *nix) then it will operate on the 'program files' copy of NPM node_modules. Potentially a real mess.
App Path Windows 10
So, when you run the installer simply point it to %appdata% and avoid all this.
And note that this isn't anything wierd - it’s what would happen if you ran the installer with just user priveleges.
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The reason why you have to modify the AppData could be:
- Node.js couldn't handle path longer then 256 characters, windows tend to have very long PATH.
- If you are login from a corporate environment, your AppData might be on the server - that won't work. The npm directory must be in your local drive.
Even after doing that, the latest LTE (4.4.4) still have problem with Windows 10, it worked for a little while then whenever I try to:
Node throw the 'FATAL ERROR CALL_AND_RETRY_LAST Allocation failed - process out of memory' error. Still try to find a solution to that problem.
The only thing I find works is to run Vagrant or Virtual box, then run the Linux command line (must matching the path) which is quite a messy solution.
Joel ChuJoel ChuChange Default Install Path Windows 10
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