Home » Green Practices Insights » How Do I Start Python on Windows?

How Do I Start Python on Windows?

Sarah Jenkins • • 6 min read
How Do I Start Python on Windows?
Go to your Start menu (lower left Windows icon), type "Microsoft Store", select the link to open the store. Once the store is open, select Search from the upper-right menu and enter "Python".

How do I run Python on Microsoft?

Install the Microsoft Python extension

  1. Open the VS Code Extensions window by entering Ctrl+Shift+X (or use the menu to navigate to View > Extensions).
  2. In the top Search Extensions in Marketplace box, enter: Python.
  3. Find the Python (ms-python. python) by Microsoft extension and select the green Install button.

How do I start Python on my computer?

Follow the following steps to run Python on your computer.

  1. Download Thonny IDE.
  2. Run the installer to install Thonny on your computer.
  3. Go to: File > New. Then save the file with . ...
  4. Write Python code in the file and save it. Running Python using Thonny IDE.
  5. Then Go to Run > Run current script or simply click F5 to run it.
Sarah Jenkins
Author

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.