Executable installer will stop being released with Python 3.16
4 hours ago
- #Windows Installer
- #Software Management
- #Python
- The Python install manager is the recommended tool for installing and managing Python runtimes on Windows.
- It replaces the traditional executable installer starting with Python 3.16.
- Recommended installation methods include the Microsoft Store app or the MSIX package.
- It can install Python versions from 3.5 onwards and requires Windows 10/Server 2022 or later.
- The manager supports advanced commands like 'py list --online' to view available packages.
- It automatically updates within a day of new releases.
- Users are advised to uninstall the old Python launcher to avoid conflicts with the 'py' command.
- Feedback should be submitted via the GitHub repository.