opening the console on windows window' console is called the command promptnamed cmd an easy way to get to it is by using the key combination windows+ (windows meaning the windows logo button)which should open run dialog then type cmd and hit enter or click ok you can also search for it from the start menu it should look likecu \myusernamejust type python in the command prompthit enterand you should enter python' interpreter see figure figure command prompt windows if you get an error message like this'pythonis not recognized as an internal or external commandoperable program or batch file then you need to add python to your path see instructions below notethis is also an option during the setup while installing you can select "add python exe to paththis option is by default set to "offto get that option you need to select "customize"not using the "defaultinstallation add python to path in the windows menusearch for "advanced system settingsand select view advanced system settings in the window that appearsclick environment variables near the bottom right see figure