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Ianc: /* Installing Modules */

2026-04-03T19:07:07Z

Installing Modules

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	# There are several different python modules, so note the name of the module you want to install. numPy will be installed here.		# There are several different python modules, so note the name of the module you want to install. numPy will be installed here.
	# Open a command prompt, by pressing the start button, and searching <code> cmd </code>		# Open a command prompt, by pressing the start button, and searching <code> cmd </code>
	#*[[File: Cmd.png \| 400px]]		#*[[File: Cmd.png \| 400px\|alt="Refer to adjacent text"]]
	# At the prompt, type the full path to easy_install executable and the name of the python module you need. ie. <code> C:\Path\To\Python\Folder\..\Scripts\easy_install.exe module_Name</code>		# At the prompt, type the full path to easy_install executable and the name of the python module you need. ie. <code> C:\Path\To\Python\Folder\..\Scripts\easy_install.exe module_Name</code>
	#:where module_Name is the name of the module, numPy in this case		#:where module_Name is the name of the module, numPy in this case
	#*[[File: Command_line.png \| 400px]]		#*[[File: Command_line.png \| 400px\|alt="Refer to adjacent text"]]
	#* '''Click to enlarge'''		#* '''Click to enlarge'''
	#Finally, press enter to run and install the module		#Finally, press enter to run and install the module

Ianc: /* Installing Python via MSI */

2026-04-03T19:06:16Z

Installing Python via MSI

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	# Download Python windows MSI installer from [https://www.python.org/download/ here]. Note that there are options for the 32-bit or 64-bit version, but you might need to do some searching.		# Download Python windows MSI installer from [https://www.python.org/download/ here]. Note that there are options for the 32-bit or 64-bit version, but you might need to do some searching.
	# Click run, to run the installer.		# Click run, to run the installer.
	#* [[File:click_run_msi.PNG\|750px]]		#* [[File:click_run_msi.PNG\|750px\|alt="Refer to adjacent text"]]
	# Select a home directory as the install folder (i.e.<code>C:\Users\[YOURUSERNAME]\Documents\Pythonx.x.x</code>) where x represents the version number.		# Select a home directory as the install folder (i.e.<code>C:\Users\[YOURUSERNAME]\Documents\Pythonx.x.x</code>) where x represents the version number.
	#* [[File: select_location_msi.PNG\|500px]]		#* [[File: select_location_msi.PNG\|500px\|alt="Screenshot of Python Installer directory selection"]]
	# Finish the installation.		# Finish the installation.

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	#* If it exists, add the python directory to the end of the Path value separated by a semicolon (i.e. <code>C:\Things\In\Path;C:\Path\To\Python\Folder</code>)		#* If it exists, add the python directory to the end of the Path value separated by a semicolon (i.e. <code>C:\Things\In\Path;C:\Path\To\Python\Folder</code>)
	#* If it does not, press the New button and set the variable name to <code>Path</code> and the value to the path to your python directory		#* If it does not, press the New button and set the variable name to <code>Path</code> and the value to the path to your python directory


	== Installing Modules ==		== Installing Modules ==

Ianc: /* Installing Python via .exe */

2026-04-03T19:05:43Z

Installing Python via .exe

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	# Download Python application of the version you want from [https://www.python.org/download/ here]. Note that there are options for the 32-bit or 64-bit version, but you might need to do some searching.		# Download Python application of the version you want from [https://www.python.org/download/ here]. Note that there are options for the 32-bit or 64-bit version, but you might need to do some searching.
	# Click run, to run the installer.		# Click run, to run the installer.
	#* [[File:click_run.png\|850px ]]		#* [[File:click_run.png\|850px\|alt="Refer to adjacent text"]]
	# Select Install Now. Make sure that you uncheck the "Install launcher for all users" box. Leaving this checked will cause the installation to fail.		# Select Install Now. Make sure that you uncheck the "Install launcher for all users" box. Leaving this checked will cause the installation to fail.
	#* [[File: select_location.png\|600px]]		#* [[File: select_location.png\|600px\|alt="Screenshot of Python setup"]]
	# Finish the installation [https://www.python.org/download/ here].		# Finish the installation [https://www.python.org/download/ here].

Mbaney: /* Using easy_install */

2017-03-10T18:46:54Z

Using easy_install

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	;These steps assume that Visual Studio is installed (It is by default)		;These steps assume that Visual Studio is installed (It is by default)
	First, we configure python to work with Visual Studio		First, we configure python to work with Visual Studio
	# Open the file <code>msvc9compiler.py</code> from the location <code>C:\Path\|To\Python\Folder\...\Lib\distutils\msvc9compiler.py </code> using a text editor such as notepad		# Open the file <code>msvc9compiler.py</code> from the location <code>C:\Path\To\Python\Folder\...\Lib\distutils\msvc9compiler.py </code> using a text editor such as notepad
	# Replace the line containing <code>toolskey = "VS%0.f0COMNTOOLS" % version </code> with the following <code>toolskey = "vs110COMNTOOLS" </code>, where 110 is a three digit number corresponding to the version number of Visual Studio 2012		# Replace the line containing <code>toolskey = "VS%0.f0COMNTOOLS" % version </code> with the following <code>toolskey = "vs110COMNTOOLS" </code>, where 110 is a three digit number corresponding to the version number of Visual Studio 2012
	#:*To do this, type <code> Ctr + a </code> to highlight all the text, and type <code> Ctrl + f </code> to search for the line to be replaced, and edit the file to replace it		#:*To do this, type <code> Ctr + a </code> to highlight all the text, and type <code> Ctrl + f </code> to search for the line to be replaced, and edit the file to replace it

Aberli at 14:24, 11 August 2016

2016-08-11T14:24:17Z

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	== Installing Python via MSI ==		== Installing Python via MSI ==
	# Download Python windows MSI installer from [https://www.python.org/download/ here].		# Download Python windows MSI installer from [https://www.python.org/download/ here]. Note that there are options for the 32-bit or 64-bit version, but you might need to do some searching.
	# Click run, to run the installer.		# Click run, to run the installer.
	#* [[File:click_run_msi.PNG\|750px]]		#* [[File:click_run_msi.PNG\|750px]]

Aberli at 14:22, 11 August 2016

2016-08-11T14:22:56Z

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			Python can be user installed.
			Below are installation instructions for both .exe and MSI installers. MSI installers have been discontinued for Python version 3.5 and above.
	== Installing Python via .exe ==		== Installing Python via .exe ==
	~~Python can be user installed.~~

	# Download Python application of the version you want from [https://www.python.org/download/ here]. Note that there are options for the 32-bit or 64-bit version, but you might need to do some searching.		# Download Python application of the version you want from [https://www.python.org/download/ here]. Note that there are options for the 32-bit or 64-bit version, but you might need to do some searching.
	# Click run, to run the installer.		# Click run, to run the installer.
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	== Installing Python via MSI ==		== Installing Python via MSI ==
	# Download Python windows MSI installer from [https://www.python.org/download/ here]. ~~Note that MSI installers have been discontinued for Python 3.5.~~		# Download Python windows MSI installer from [https://www.python.org/download/ here].
	# Click run, to run the installer.		# Click run, to run the installer.
	#* [[File:click_run_msi.PNG\|750px]]		#* [[File:click_run_msi.PNG\|750px]]

Mbaney: /* Installing Python via .exe */

2016-08-11T14:20:23Z

Installing Python via .exe

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	# Click run, to run the installer.		# Click run, to run the installer.
	#* [[File:click_run.png\|850px ]]		#* [[File:click_run.png\|850px ]]
	# Select Install Now. Make sure that you uncheck the "Install launcher for all users" box~~, because~~ this will cause installation to fail.		# Select Install Now. Make sure that you uncheck the "Install launcher for all users" box. Leaving this checked will cause the installation to fail.
	#* [[File: select_location.png\|600px]]		#* [[File: select_location.png\|600px]]
	# Finish the installation [https://www.python.org/download/ here].		# Finish the installation [https://www.python.org/download/ here].

Aberli at 14:15, 11 August 2016

2016-08-11T14:15:58Z

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	# Finish the installation.		# Finish the installation.

			If you want to be able to access Python from the command line by just typing <code>python</code> instead of the full path (i.e. <code>\temp\pythonfolder\python</code>) you have to add the python folder to your path.
			# Navigate to <code>Control Panel</code> -> <code>System and Security</code> -> <code>System</code>
			# Select <code>Advanced system settings</code> from the sidebar
			# In the <code>Advanced</code> tab click the <code>Environment Variables...</code> button
			# Check if a Variable called <code>Path</code> exists in the list of user variables
			#* If it exists, add the python directory to the end of the Path value separated by a semicolon (i.e. <code>C:\Things\In\Path;C:\Path\To\Python\Folder</code>)
			#* If it does not, press the New button and set the variable name to <code>Path</code> and the value to the path to your python directory

Aberli at 14:14, 11 August 2016

2016-08-11T14:14:09Z

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	# Download Python windows MSI installer from [https://www.python.org/download/ here]. Note that MSI installers have been discontinued for Python 3.5.		# Download Python windows MSI installer from [https://www.python.org/download/ here]. Note that MSI installers have been discontinued for Python 3.5.
	# Click run, to run the installer.		# Click run, to run the installer.
	#* [[File:click_run_msi.PNG\|~~850px~~]]		#* [[File:click_run_msi.PNG\|750px]]
	# Select a home directory as the install folder (i.e.<code>C:\Users\[YOURUSERNAME]\Documents\Pythonx.x.x</code>) where x represents the version number.		# Select a home directory as the install folder (i.e.<code>C:\Users\[YOURUSERNAME]\Documents\Pythonx.x.x</code>) where x represents the version number.
	#* [[File: select_location_msi.PNG\|~~600px~~]]		#* [[File: select_location_msi.PNG\|500px]]
	# Finish the installation.		# Finish the installation.

Aberli at 14:13, 11 August 2016

2016-08-11T14:13:24Z

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	# Click run, to run the installer.		# Click run, to run the installer.
	#* [[File:click_run_msi.PNG\|850px]]		#* [[File:click_run_msi.PNG\|850px]]
	#		# Select a home directory as the install folder (i.e.<code>C:\Users\[YOURUSERNAME]\Documents\Pythonx.x.x</code>) where x represents the version number.
			#* [[File: select_location_msi.PNG\|600px]]
			# Finish the installation.