Installing PyCharm on Windows

Follow these steps to install PyCharm on a Windows computer.

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1. Download PyCharm

• Go to the official download page: jetbrains.com/pycharm/download.
• Choose Windows.
• Select the Community Edition (Free) if you are just starting.

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2. Run the Installer

• After the .exe file downloads, double-click it.
• A setup wizard will open.

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3. Setup Wizard Steps

• Click Next to continue.
• Choose the install location (default is fine).

• On the Installation Options screen, check:

• Add "Open Folder as Project" (optional, but helpful).

• Add to PATH (makes running PyCharm from the command line easier).

• Create Desktop Shortcut (so you can open PyCharm easily).

• Click Next, then Install.

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4. Launch PyCharm

• Once installation finishes, click Finish.
• You can now open PyCharm from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.

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5. First-Time Setup

• Accept the license agreement.
• Pick a theme (Light or Dark).
• That’s it — you’re ready to create your first Python project.

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✅ Summary

1. Download PyCharm (Community Edition).
2. Run the installer and select setup options.
3. Launch PyCharm and configure it the first time.

Now you’re ready to start coding in Python on Windows 🎉