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EDP Windows Installation
Here are step-by-step instructions for installing the Enthought Python Distribution on your Windows laptop. If your experience deviates from the images shown below, flag down one of us in lab, and we will assist you!
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If you haven't already done so, go to the main Installation page and click on the link to download the code. Be sure to choose the correct 32-bit or 64-bit version for your system.
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After the .msi file is downloaded, you will see the following window pop up.
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Click on “Run” and you will see the window below prompting you accept the licence agreement.
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Check the box “I accept these terms”, and you will get the opportunity to select the destination directory.
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Click “Next”. You will see the window below.
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Click “Finish” and the actual installation commences.
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It will take a while, and you will see the green progress bar slowly move across the window. Use this time to introduce yourself to your classmate on your left and on your right in lab.
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Finally, your patience is rewarded, and you will see the screen below indicating that EPD has been successfully installed on your laptop.
Thanks to Dr. Devika Subramanian for much of these instructions!