Download Python 3.10.6 for windows

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On 2022-08-30 16:09, George Rwaga wrote:
> I last installed an updated version of python more than  a year back. I am
> trying to download (from  https://www.python.org/downloads/ ) and install
> Python 3.10.6 for Windows - but I keep running into problems.
> 
> 1. I installed Python 3.10.6 in the default directory
> C:\Users\xxxxx.xxxxx\AppData\local\programs\Python\Python310
> After the installation, there was no shortcut on my desktop. I thought I
> would just go to Python310 and create a shortcut. But I am unable to find
> AppData.

In the File Explorer window, select the View tab and turn on the Hidden 
Items checkbox. The AppData folder should then become visible.

Alternatively, enter "%appdata%" in the path bar, and that should take 
you to a subfolder of the AppData folder. You can then navigate from there.

> 2. I then decided to install Python3.10.6 in a customized directory
> C:\program files\Python\Python310
> I am being asked to verify access to this directly. I went to properties,
> made what I thought were the relevant changes. But I keep getting asked to
> verify access.
> 
> My R and RStudio are installed in C:\program files.
> 
> How should I proceed?
>