Installing Python and Pycharm IDE in Windows 11

Install Python on Windows 11

Step 1: Download Python

• Go to the official Python website: https://www.python.org/downloads/

• Click Download Python (latest version) — for example, Python 3.13.x.

• Step 2: Run the Installer

  • Locate the downloaded .exe file (usually in Downloads folder) and double-click it.

  • Important:
    ✅ Check the box “Add Python to PATH” before clicking Install Now.
    This allows you to run Python from the command line.

  • Click Install Now.

  Step 3: Verify Installation

  • Open Command Prompt (Win + S, type cmd, press Enter).

  • Type:

    bash

    python --version


    or

    bash

    py --version


  • You should see the installed Python version.

    2️⃣ Install PyCharm IDE

    Step 1: Download PyCharm

    • Go to JetBrains PyCharm website:
      https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download/

    • Choose:

      • Community Edition → Free

      • Professional Edition → Paid with more features

    • Click Download.

    Step 2: Run the Installer

    • Double-click the downloaded .exe file.

    • In the setup wizard:

      • Click Next.

      • Choose Installation Location (default is fine).

      • Select these checkboxes (recommended):

        • Create Desktop Shortcut

        • Add “Open Folder as Project”

        • Add PyCharm to PATH

        • Associate .py files with PyCharm

      • Click Next → Install.

    Step 3: First Launch

    • Open PyCharm from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.

    • On first start:

      • Choose UI Theme (Light/Dark).

      • Skip or log in to JetBrains account (optional).

    • Create a New Project and select your Python interpreter:

      • Click New Project → Choose Python version (it should auto-detect the Python you installed earlier).

      • Click Create.

Credits: Teachics Malayalam