Setting Up Jupyter on Windows

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up Jupyter on Windows, including installing extensions and configuring different kernels for various projects.

1. Creating a Python Virtual Environment

First, create a Python virtual environment with the following command:

python -m venv kernel_2024_03_22

2. Activating the Virtual Environment

Activate the virtual environment in Windows using:

.\kernel_2024_03_22\Scripts\activate

3. Adding and Removing Kernels

Adding a New Kernel

To add your virtual environment to the Jupyter kernel, follow these steps:

• Reference: How to Add Your Virtual Environment to the Jupyter Kernel in Windows

Removing a Kernel

If you need to remove a kernel, follow these instructions:

• Reference: Remove the Kernel on a Jupyter Notebook

4. Editing Default Terminal

Modify the default terminal as follows:

• Reference: How to Change Jupyter Notebook Windows Shell to Bash

  c.ServerApp.terminado_settings = { 'shell_command': [r'C:\Program Files\Git\bin\bash.exe'] }

5. Running Jupyter Notebook on Startup

Configure Jupyter Notebook to run on startup by following these steps:

1. Press Windows + R.
2. Type taskschd.msc and press Enter.
3. Click on Task Scheduler Library.
4. Click Create Task.
5. Set the name and configure triggers to "At log on" for your user.
6. Set actions to execute start_jupyter.bat.

start_jupyter.bat File

The start_jupyter.bat file contains:

@echo off
cd D:\OneDrive\Projects\virtualenvs\kernel_2024_03_22
call D:\OneDrive\Projects\virtualenvs\kernel_2024_03_22\Scripts\activate
jupyter notebook

6. Custom Location for Config File

Specify a custom location for the Jupyter config file using an environment variable:

• Env variable: JUPYTER_CONFIG_DIR
• Path: D:\OneDrive\Projects\virtualenvs

This command exports the environment variable JUPYTER_CONFIG_DIR with the specified path.

setx JUPYTER_CONFIG_DIR D:\OneDrive\Projects\virtualenvs

7. Syntax Highlighting Issues

• Reference: Text editor syntax highlighting does not work