How to Install Python 3.9 on Windows (Step-by-Step Guide)
So, you’ve decided to do Python 3.9 installation on Windows machine? Good call! This version, released in October 2020, is packed with improvements and is still widely used across many projects.
Whether you’re following a course, joining a dev team, or maintaining older code, this guide makes your setup process as smooth as possible.
Let's Get Started!
Before You Begin
System Requirements
Before jumping in, make sure your system is ready:
- Windows 7 or later
- At least 300MB of free disk space
- Admin privileges
Table of Contents
Step 1: Download Python 3.9 installation file
Click on the below download link
Scroll to the Files section and choose:
- Windows x86-64 executable installer – for 64-bit
- Windows x86 executable installer – for 32-bit
Download your respective installer
Step 2: Run the Python 3.9 Installation file
- Double-click the downloaded .exe file.
- You’ll see the Python Setup window.
Don’t forget to check the box that says “Add Python 3.9 to PATH” before doing anything else.
Step 3: Choose Your Installation Type
You’ve got two choices:
- Install Now: Easiest and fastest way.
- Customize Installation: If you want more control over features and directories.
Pick the one that suits you. Newbies? Go with Install Now.
Step 4: Optional Features (For Customized Installation)
If you went with Customize Installation, you’ll be taken to the “Optional Features” screen.
Keep all checkboxes ticked:
- pip
- IDLE
- Documentation
- Python test suite
- py launcher
Click Next to continue.
Step 5: Advanced Options (For Customized Installation)
Here’s what you should do:
- âś… Add Python to environment variables
- âś… Precompile standard library
- âś… Install for all users (optional)
Want to change the install path? Click Browse and pick your preferred folder. Otherwise, leave it at the default: C:\Program Files\Python39
Click Install to begin the process.
Step 6: Sit Back and Relax
Now the installer will:
- Copy essential files
- Set up system variables
- Configure your Python environment
This should only take a few minutes.
Step 7: Installation Complete!
You’ll see the message: “Setup was successful.”
Click Close and give yourself a fist bump! You did it. 🎉
Verify your Installation
Let’s check if everything worked:
Open command prompt, then type any one of the below command:
- python –version
- python -V
After pressing Enter, you’ll see the Python version displayed as Python 3.9.0, confirming that the installation was successful.🎉
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