This installer will install the appropriate 32-bit or 64-bit version on your computer automatically (here’s some further reading if you want to know more about the differences between the two). RELATED: What's the Difference Between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows? Under the main entry for both versions you’ll see an “x86-64” installer, as seen below. We’re going the distance today and will be installing both of them, so we recommend you download both versions and do the same. You can download just Python 2 or Python 3 if you’re sure you only need a particular version. Comparing the two versions is an article unto itself, though, so we’ll defer to the Python project wiki where you can read their well written overview of the differences. This lets you work with the newest version of the language, but also run older Python scripts (and test backwards compatibility for newer projects). On the other hand, if you’re looking to actually learn Python, we recommend installing both versions side by side (which you can do with zero risk and only a tiny bit of setup hassle). If your goal is to get some project that ends in a “.py” extension up and running, then there’s a very, very good chance you’ll need 2.7 for it. In fact, if you’re exploring hobby projects like MCDungeon, you’ll find that nearly all of them use 2.7. That project is coded in Python and requires Python 2.7-you can’t run the MCDungeon project with Python 3.6. The version you want depends on your end goal. Let’s say, for example, that you read our article about expanding your Minecraft world with MCDungeon and are excited to add cool stuff to your worlds. Newer is better, right? Maybe so, maybe not. RELATED: Add Dungeons, Ruins, and Treasure Hunts to Your Minecraft World with MCDungeon

Right at the top, square and center, the repository asks if you want the latest release of Python 2 or Python 3 (2.7.13 and 3.6.1, respectively, as of this tutorial). When you visit the Python for Windows download page, you’ll immediately see the division. We’ll walk you through installing both major versions

This can make things a bit confusing to newcomers, but don’t worry. Unfortunately, there was a significant update to Python several years ago that created a big split between Python versions.

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