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  1. Go to this link, and download Microsoft C++ Build Tools.
  2. Open the program and select Desktop Development with C++, but in the right hand menu, under optional, select only MSVC v142 - VS 2019 C++ x64/x86 build tools (latest) and Windows 10 SDK
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  3. Do a little reflection around why MS forces you to install over 6GB of software do be able to compile some python modules...

Install Python for Windows

  1. Go to this link, and grab the latest Python 3 Release. Choose the Windows x86-64 MSI Installer, and install the package.
  2. Check the Add Python 3.xx to PATH option, and select Customize Installation

  3. Select at least pip and the for all users (requires eleveation). The other options are just nice to have.
  4. Select Install for all users and Precompile standard library

Your Python for Windows installation is now ready for use.

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