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install legacy versions of python from source on windows 10
To install legacy versions of Python from source on Windows 10, you can follow these general steps:
Download the Python source code: Visit the Python Release page (https://www.python.org/downloads/source/) and locate the version you want to install. Download the source code package (typically a tarball or ZIP file).
Extract the source code: Extract the downloaded source code package to a directory of your choice.
Install required build tools: Before building Python from source, you need to install the necessary build tools. Install Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler for Python 2.7 or Microsoft Visual Studio (with C++ development tools) for Python 3.x. You may also need to install other dependencies, such as OpenSSL or Tcl/Tk, depending on the version you are installing.
Configure the build: Open a command prompt or PowerShell window and navigate to the extracted source code directory. Run the
configure
script or command to configure the build. Specify the desired installation directory and any other configuration options. For example:shell./configure --prefix=C:\Python27
Build and compile Python: Execute the build process by running the appropriate command. For Python 2.7, use
make
on Unix-like systems ornmake
on Windows. For Python 3.x, use./python.exe -m make
or.\PCbuild\build.bat
on Windows. For example:shellnmake
Install Python: After the build completes successfully, you can install Python by running the appropriate command. For Python 2.7, use
make install
on Unix-like systems ornmake install
on Windows. For Python 3.x, use./python.exe -m make install
or.\PCbuild\build.bat install
on Windows. For example:shellnmake install
Verify the installation: Open a new command prompt or PowerShell window and check if the installed Python version is accessible by running
python --version
orpython3 --version
.
Please note that building Python from source on Windows can be a complex process, especially for older or legacy versions. It requires appropriate build tools, dependencies, and may encounter compatibility issues. It is generally recommended to use the pre-built installers available on the Python website or consider alternative distribution options (such as Anaconda) for easier installation and management of Python versions.