Check Python version in Windows CMD with step-by-step methods. Ensure compatibility for scripts and libraries in seconds.

Take control of multiple Python installations in Windows with the py launcher, available as part of a standard Python installation.

This post shows you how to check Python version in three ways: by checking the software name, through the terminal, or in the code.

Learn how to get Python up and running on Windows, macOS, or Linux—and avoid the biggest pitfalls along the way.