Verifying whether Python is successfully installed on your computer is a straightforward process. It’s essential to ensure that Python is correctly set up before you start coding or running Python scripts. Here are a few methods you can use to check if Python is installed and functioning properly on your system.
1.Open Command Prompt or Terminal:
- For Windows users, open Command Prompt by typing
cmdin the search bar and pressing Enter. - For macOS or Linux users, open Terminal.
2.Check Python Version:
- Type
python --versionorpython3 --versionand press Enter. If Python is installed, this command will display the installed Python version. If you receive an error message like “Python is not recognized as an internal or external command,” it means Python is not installed or its installation path is not added to the system’s environment variables.
3.Run a Simple Python Script:
- Create a new text file, write
print("Hello, Python!")in it, and save it astest.py. - Open Command Prompt or Terminal, navigate to the directory where you saved
test.py, and typepython test.pyorpython3 test.py. - If Python is installed correctly, it will execute the script, and you will see the output “Hello, Python!” displayed in the Command Prompt or Terminal window.
4.Check Environment Variables (Optional):
- On Windows, you can check the environment variables by typing
echo %PATH%in Command Prompt. Look for the Python installation path in the output. - On macOS or Linux, type
echo $PATHin Terminal and look for the Python installation directory.
By following these steps, you can easily verify if Python is successfully installed on your computer. If Python is not installed, you can download and install it from the official Python website (https://www.python.org/downloads/).
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Python, Installation, Verification, Command Prompt, Terminal, Environment Variables
