Can't install Python

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On 2020-09-27 22:43, Hugh Pittman wrote:
> Hi;
> 
> I've spent several hours over two days unsuccessfully trying to install Python.
> I am trying to install it on a desktop computer running on a Windows10 64-bit / AMD CPU platform.
> I have tried installing various versions.
> I have also tried downloading Python from other websites, aside from python.org.
> I have tried different sequences of steps.
> For example, I have tried selecting Downloads > Windows > Python 3.85 from the .org download webpage.
> Alternatively, I have tired specifying 'Windows x86-64 executable installer' under 'Files'.
> Whatever I try, whenever I click on the phyton.exe file, Python seems to install, but only ultimately displays a Modify Setup screen.
> I have tried the modifying and repairing options, but they all just lead to the same Modify Setup screen.
> A message always say to contact pyton.org if the issues continue.
> So, that is what I am now doing.
> I can't think of what else I could try.
> Any suggestions?
> 
So you ran "python-3.8.5-amd64.exe"? That's the installer.

By default it installs into 
"C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python38".

In that folder is "python.exe", which is the version of Python that 
opens a console (Command Prompt) window.