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Setting Up Streamlit on Windows

This guide outlines two methods for setting up Streamlit on Windows:

Method 1: Standard Setup

1. Install Streamlit:

   • Open a Command Prompt window.

   • Run the following command to install Streamlit using pip:

     pip install streamlit

2. Locate Streamlit Path:

   • To find the installation directory, run this command:

     pip show streamlit

   • Look for the path under "Location" (e.g., C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Python\Python39\Scripts).

3. Set Up Environment Variables:

   • Press the Windows key + R, type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter. This opens the System Properties window.
   • Go to the "Advanced" tab and click on the "Environment Variables" button.
   • Under "System variables", find the variable named "Path" and click "Edit".
   • Click "New" and paste the Streamlit installation path you copied earlier.
   • Click "OK" on all open windows to save the changes.

4. Verify Setup:

   • Open a new Command Prompt window.

   • Run the following command to check the Streamlit version:

     streamlit --version

   • If successful, you should see the installed version displayed.

Method 2: Addressing the Extra Click (Windows Specific)

This method highlights the additional click required in Windows:

1. Install Streamlit: (Follow steps 1 and 2 from Method 1)

2. Set Up Environment Variables (One More Click):

   • Press the Windows key + R, type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter. This opens the System Properties window.
   • Go to the "Advanced" tab and click on the "Environment Variables" button. (This is the extra click)

   Adding Streamlit to the Path:

   1. Under "System variables", find the variable named "Path" and click "Edit".
   2. Click "New" and paste the Streamlit installation path you copied earlier.
   3. Click "OK" on all open windows to save the changes.

3. Verify Setup: (Follow step 4 from Method 1)

This guide provides clear instructions with both standard and Windows-specific approaches.

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