PyCharm Configuration for Windows OS

For installing PyCharm in your System go through the following steps:

  • Open a web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, or Edge).1 2
  • Click on first link as shown in web browser ,go to the official JetBrains PyCharm website,or click Here .2 2
  • Visit the official PyCharm website at JETBRAINS and this web page will appear3 2
  • Once the page loads, you’ll see options for different editions of PyCharm.
    • Professional Edition: Paid version with advanced features.
    • Community Edition: Free version, ideal for Python programming.4 2
  • Click the Download button under the Community Edition section.5 2
  • You’ll be redirected to the download page.The website should automatically detect your operating system (Windows) and provide the correct installer.
    • If not, ensure Windows is selected in the operating system dropdown or button.
    • Click the Download button to start downloading the PyCharm Community Edition .exe installer.6 2
  • The installer file will begin downloading. Its name will look something like pycharm-community-<version>.exe.Wait for the download to finish. The file size is usually around 300–400 MB.
    • Locate the downloaded .exe file (usually in your Downloads folder).
    • Double-click the file to start the installation process.7 2
  • A setup wizard will appear. Follow these steps:
    • Welcome Screen: Click Next.
    • Choose Installation Path: Select or confirm the default location where PyCharm will be installed (e.g., C:\Program Files\JetBrains\PyCharm Community Edition). Then, click Next.8 2
  • Installation Options:
    • Check Create Desktop Shortcut (optional).
    • Check Update PATH variable (optional but recommended for easy access to PyCharm from the command line).
    • Check Add Open Folder as Project (optional).
    • Click Next.9 2
  • Choose Start Menu Folder: Leave the default or choose a custom folder for shortcuts. Click Install.
    • 10 2The installation will begin. This might take a few minutes.
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  • Once the installation is complete, check Run PyCharm Community Edition if you want to open it immediately.12 2
  • Open desktop and click on PyCharm Logo.13 2
  • This Dialogue Box will appear, when you click on desktop Shortcut .14 2
  • After PyCharm opens, create a new project:
    • Click New Project.
    • Choose a location and name for the project.15 1
  • If everything works as expected, your PyCharm setup is complete.16 1
  • Right Click on your project name and select new.17
  • In New select for New file Python file.18
  • Name your Python file , here “Trial”.19
  • Write a Trial program of printing a “Hello World” ,and to run that script right click on screen & select Run and Debug.22
  • This Will be the output of the “Trial”. # printing “Hello World “23

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