PyCharm: Installation Instructions (Windows)


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To Install PyCharm on a Windows Operating System:

1. To get to the installer, first you must make a JetBrains Educational Account. (Note: you will have to confirm your account through your email)

2. Go to the JetBrains website and choose PyCharm.

3. Click the Download button found in the middle of the page or in the top right corner of the screen.

PyCharm download button on website


4. After clicking download, the website will ask what platform and whether you wish to download the Professional or Community option. Keep Windows selected and click Professional.

Selecting platform and download option


5. After clicking the button, a browser button will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen. When it is done downloading, click the button. If the button does not appear, navigate to your Downloads folder and open the PyCharm setup file.

6. The Setup Wizard should open up. Click Next to continue.

Setup Wizard with Next at the bottom right


7. The program will ask for an install location. Click Browse if you wish to change the default location. Click Next to continue.

choosing Install Location


8. Installation options available are 32-bit launcher and ".py". Keep both unchecked and click Next to continue.

Installation options


9. Choose a Start Menu Folder. Keep JetBrains selected and click Install.

Choose a Start Menu Folder with Install at the bottom right


10. When the program is done installing, click Finish.

install complete window with finish at bottom right

 

Referenced from: JetBrains

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