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Version: v1.1

Install Python - Windows

Aos command-line tools support next Microsoft operating systems:

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11

Download Python​

Download latest Python from the official website.

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Even if you've already installed Python from the Microsoft Store, or don't know the source of the Python installation, we recommended to install Python from the official website.

This prevents possible errors during Python package installation and issues related to the environment variables.

Install Python​

Proceed installing the downloaded Python.

Set environment variable​

At the installation wizard screen below, allow Add python.exe to PATH using the checkbox.

Python Setup Window


Press Install Now.

Python Setup Window Install button

Prepare Python environment​

Virtual environment is strongly recommended to avoid dependency conflicts between different versions of Python.

Create Python virtual environment​

Run below command.

python -m venv "$env:USERPROFILE/.aos/venv"
Example output

PS C:\Users\User> python -m venv "$env:USERPROFILE/.aos/venv"
PS C:\Users\User>

Verify​

Run below command to confirm the installed Python version is 3.9 or later in this virtual environment (venv).

~/.aos/venv/Scripts/python -V

PowerShell window