readme: update Python manual install instructions for Windows #3265
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Alternatively we could point to the Windows install manager at: |
Pointing to the documentation https://docs.python.org/3/using/windows.html gives more comprehensive information, including different choices of where to get the Python install manager for Windows and how to use the Python install manager. When I started to migrate to Python 3.14 I found that I needed this documentation. If you want to point instead to the download page, https://www.python.org/downloads (one level higher) presents simpler information. The contents depends on the operating system where the browser is running and from Windows it looks like this: 
this is easier on the eyes compared to https://www.python.org/downloads/windows https://www.python.org/downloads/windows 
Another possibility would be to use https://www.python.org/downloads and include a link to https://docs.python.org/3/using/windows.html That may be the best way. Would be great to hear also from @StefanStojanovic about his thoughts! |
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My original (short) suggestion, which delegates the instructions to the Python docs, is:
An alternate longer suggestion, which links directly to the download location would be:
I prefer the shorter version. |
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Generally speaking, I'm more in favor of shorter docs, as long as it gives all the info you need. |
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npm install && npm run lint && npm testpassesSituation
Python instructions to install on Windows changed with the release of Python 3.14 in October 2025.
Python 3.14 documentation says:
Python 3.14 is not available as a separate package in the Microsoft Store, unlike Python 3.12 and 3.13.
The Python Install Manager can be used to install 3.14 and other versions.
Description of change
In the README > On Windows section change the manual install instructions to: