How do I install pip on Windows?

To install pip on Windows, follow these steps:

Method 1: Install Python (Includes pip)

1. Download Python:

• Visit python.org/downloads and download the latest Windows installer.
• Run the installer.

1. Check “Add Python to PATH”:

• During installation, check the box “Add Python to PATH” at the bottom of the setup window.
• Click “Install Now”.

1. Verify Python and pip:

• Open Command Prompt (press Win + R, type cmd, and hit Enter).
• Check Python:

python --version

• Check pip:

pip --version

Method 2: Install pip Manually

If Python is already installed but pip is missing:

1. Download get-pip.py:

• Visit bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py and save the file to your desktop.

1. Run get-pip.py:

• Open Command Prompt.
• Navigate to the desktop and run:

cd Desktop python get-pip.py

1. Verify pip:

   pip --version

Troubleshooting

1. “Python not recognized”:

• Reinstall Python and ensure “Add Python to PATH” is checked.

1. Permission Errors:

• Run Command Prompt as Administrator (right-click → “Run as administrator”).

1. Multiple Python Versions:

• Use py -3 -m pip instead of pip to specify Python 3:

py -3 -m pip --version

Upgrade pip

After installation, update pip to the latest version:

python -m pip install --upgrade pip

Key Notes

• Python ≥3.4 includes pip by default.
• Use pip install <package> to install Python packages.