Trying to Download Python 3.12.3 on Windows 11

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When I search for Python on my C drive here are the files that come up.

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I tried deleting them all but I’m getting messages that some are not found. So I deleted what I could. I then tried downloading it again and it’s still giving me the error message and it’s still coming up with 2 python installations.

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I thought you stated that you had deleted the Python executable from the Downloads folder. The Python installation executable is still there:

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Also delete it from your ...\temp folder so that ALL references are removed.

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I thought I did. You guys have all been so kind. I think I’m going to schedule a consult with my local computer company. Maybe someone can do this for me. It seems to be out of my league.

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I think I might have found the solution:

  1. download and open the Microsoft’s Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed - Microsoft Support > select “trouble in installing” >remove any Python related file if found> close the exe
  2. reopen the Python installer again
  3. go to Task manager and search for “Python”, then expand the process > delete all sub-process except the one named “Python 3.13.1 (64-bit) Setup”
  4. Go back to the installer then click install now, afterwards the installation should be able to be completed without error.
    Hope this helps.
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Did you check these?

  1. You turned off any virus protection for the directory you are installing into right? You should whitelist that directory and all subdirectories.
  2. Make sure you have permissions to install into the folder you are installing into.