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* Windows (x86/x64) 10
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* Windows Server 2012+
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Python is not installed by default on Windows. The latest Python installation package can be downloaded from [here](https://www.python.org/downloads/). When installing, select the 'Add Python to PATH' option. Python must be in the PATH environment variable.
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NOTE: If Python was installed into the "Program Files" directory, you may need to open the command prompt as an administrator for the above command to succeed.
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Once Python is installed and in the PATH environment variable, open a command prompt, and install mssql-cli using the below command.
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Python is required for installation of mssql-cli and is not installed by default on Windows. To install Python, follow these instructions:
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1. The latest Python installation package can be downloaded from [here](https://www.python.org/downloads/).
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2. During installation, select the **Add Python to PATH** option. Python must be in the PATH environment variable.
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**Note:** If Python was installed into the "Program Files" directory, you may need to open the command prompt as an administrator for the above command to succeed.
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Once Python is installed and in the PATH environment variable, open a command prompt, and install mssql-cli using the below command.
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## Installation via pip
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```shell
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C:\> pip install mssql-cli
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```
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or use the following command if you encounter a launcher error
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Or, use the following command if you encounter a launcher error:
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```shell
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C:\> python -m pip install mssql-cli
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```

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