Installing Numpy on 64bit Windows 8 1 with Python 2 7

Installing NumPy on a 64-bit Windows 8.1 system with Python 2.7 requires a few steps. NumPy is a popular library for numerical computations in Python and is widely used in data analysis and scientific computing. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to install NumPy on your system.
Note: Python 2.7 is no longer supported, and I highly recommend upgrading to a more recent Python version, such as Python 3. NumPy is also more actively maintained for Python 3. If you can, consider making the transition to Python 3 for the best experience and access to the latest libraries.
Let's proceed with the installation:
If you haven't already installed Python 2.7, you can download it from the official Python website. Make sure to choose the 64-bit installer if you are using a 64-bit Windows 8.1 system. You can download Python 2.7 from here: https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-279/
To make sure Python 2.7 is installed correctly, open a command prompt and run the following command:
You should see the version of Python displayed, which should be Python 2.7.x.
Pip is a package manager for Python. Older Python 2.7 installations may not have pip pre-installed. You can check if you have pip by running:
If pip is not installed, you can download and install it manually from: https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py. Save the script to your computer, and then run it using the following command:
Even if pip is installed, it's a good practice to upgrade it to the latest version:
Now, you can install NumPy using pip:
You can verify that NumPy is installed correctly by running a simple Python script. Create a Python script, e.g., check_numpy.py, and add the following code:
Save the script and run it using the following command:
If you see the NumPy array printed without any errors, it means NumPy is installed and working correctly.
That's it! You have successfully installed NumPy on your 64-bit Windows 8.1 system with Python 2.7. However, please consider upgrading to Python 3, as Python 2.7 has reached its end of life and is no longer maintained. Transitioning to Python 3 will give you access to the latest libraries and security updates.
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