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#Installing Python

The installer is available at python.org. Simply download and run the file.

#Running from command line

To run python from the command line in windows, it must be added to the PATH environment variable. A comprehensive guide to finding the PATH variable on different versions of windows can be found at https://www.java.com/en/download/help/path.xml Add the scripts directory from the Python directory to the PATH variable by adding C:Python27\Scripts; To the end of the variable.

#Installing pip pip is included by default with 2.7.9 by default so try simply running 'pip' to test. If not go to https://pip.pypa.io/en/latest/installing.html and follow the instructions.

Pip can be used to get any of the required additional packages.

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