Installing Python and MiniBook on Windows
Follow these steps carefully to install Python and set up MiniBook correctly on your Windows computer.
1. Install Python
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Download Python
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Go to the official Python website: https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/
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Download the latest Windows installer (64-bit).
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Run the installer
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Double-click the downloaded file (for example:
python-3.x.x-amd64.exe).
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Important: Add Python to PATH
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On the first installation screen, you will see a checkbox at the bottom: “Add Python to PATH”.
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Make sure this option is checked.
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This is necessary so that Windows can recognize Python commands from the Command Prompt or PowerShell.
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2. Download MiniBook
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Go to the MiniBook download page:
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Download and extract the ZIP file to a folder of your choice (for example:
C:\MiniBook).-
After extracting, you will see a folder named MiniBook.
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3. Complete Installation
- Open the MiniBook folder.
- First, double-click
Install_Python_modules.bat.- This file automatically installs all required Python modules for MiniBook.
- A black window will open; wait until the installation is finished.
- After completion, you can close the window.
- Next, double-click
Create_Shortcuts.bat.- This script creates desktop shortcuts for easy launching of MiniBook and HamlibServer.
4. Start MiniBook
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After installation, you will find shortcuts on your desktop.
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Simply double-click the MiniBook shortcut to launch the program.
✅ You now have Python installed and MiniBook fully set up on your Windows system.