How to update Python on windows?

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2title: "How to Update Python on Windows"
3subtitle: "This quick guide will show you how to update Python on Windows in just a few steps. Get the latest version of Python and enjoy the new features!"
4tags: ["python"]
5authors: []
6status: "draft"
7---
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9> 📌 Before updating Python, make sure you already have it installed and know which version you’re running. If you're unsure, check out our guide: [How to Check Your Python Version](https://4geeks.com/how-to/how-to-check-python-version).
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11Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, keeping Python up-to-date ensures you have access to the latest features, performance improvements, and security patches.
12
13> 💡 New to Python? Get started with this [Introduction to Python](https://4geeks.com/lesson/intro-to-python).
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15![How to update Python on Windows](https://storage.googleapis.com/breathecode-asset-images/e64f0678f4427ebe61277aa4fa0f5900b43b95a4ff91aef59e74cf0fd92cdabe.jpeg?raw=true)
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18## 🧭 Step-by-Step: How to Update Python on Windows
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20### 1. Visit the Official Python Website
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22Go to [python.org](https://www.python.org/).
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24![Python homepage](https://i.imgur.com/3xWJTYt.jpg?raw=true)
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27### 2. Navigate to the Windows Downloads
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29Click on the **Downloads** tab and select **Windows** from the dropdown.
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31![Download for Windows](https://i.imgur.com/IC72ZMt.jpg?raw=true)
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34### 3. Choose the Latest Stable Version
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36You’ll see a list of available releases for Windows, including stable and pre-release versions.  
37Click on the **Latest Python 3 Release** (recommended).
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39![Python releases](https://storage.googleapis.com/breathecode-asset-images/7a6a8368ec1cc378fafe89add70df0f68791b500b4326b8b07be494577d844a5.jpg?raw=true)
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41
42### 4. Download the Installer
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44Scroll down to the **Files** section and choose the **Windows installer (64-bit)**.
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46![Choose installer](https://i.imgur.com/95svxsj.jpg?raw=true)
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49### 5. Run the Installer
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51Double-click the downloaded `.exe` file. If you already have Python installed, the installer will detect it and prompt you to update.
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53Click **Update Now** and allow permissions if prompted.
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55![Running the installer](https://i.imgur.com/YkEZaRM.jpeg?raw=true)
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57
58## 🧠 Why Keep Python Updated?
59
60Python is one of the most widely used programming languages. Keeping it updated means:
61- Access to new features and standard library improvements
62- Better performance and stability
63- Security fixes for known vulnerabilities
64
65For more details on updating Python across different operating systems, check out our guide: [How to Update Python Version](https://4geeks.com/how-to/how-to-update-python-version)
66
67To explore more about Python and coding tutorials, visit [4Geeks Python Gallery](https://4geeks.com/technology/python).
68
69> 👨‍💻 Stay curious, keep learning, and remember: once a Geek, always a Geek.