Manual Installation ‐ Windows

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Windows

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Typical Installation

1. Download Python

2. Check the Install for All Users and Add Python.exe to Path boxes in the installer

   • Install for All Users
   • Add python.exe to Path

3. Confirm Python's installation . Hit Windows + R and write

   cmd /k where python && pause
   

   This command should print a line that says something similar to C:\Directory\Scripts\python.exe If not, ensure the entered/ command is identical, then reboot and try again, or repeat the install step, double-checking that the options are selected.

4. Download Git

5. In the installer, ensure the Git LFS box is marked

   • Git LFS (Large File Support)

6. Set Git to be usable from Windows Command line

   • Git from the command line and also from 3rd-party software.

7. Set the option to Use Windows' default console window

   • Use Windows' default console window

8. Confirm the git install by opening Command Prompt or Powershell and using the where command. Hit Windows + R and write

   cmd /k where git && pause
   

   This should print a line that says something similar to C:\Program Files\Git\git.exe If not, check your spelling, reboot and try again, or repeat the install step, double-checking that the options are selected.

9. While the terminal window is open, change the behavior of Command Prompt so it does not freeze when clicked:

   i. right click the Command Prompt title bar

   ii. choose Properties and uncheck the QuickEdit Mode box. Hit OK.

   • QuickEdit Mode

then follow the Python instructions.