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Python Releases for Windows

13 March, 2012.Technology and Science.1 sources

Key Takeaways

Python 3.13.12 released for Windows Feb. 3, 2026.
Windows 7 and earlier not supported by this release.
Windows downloads include MSIX installer, MSI, 64-bit/32-bit/ARM64 installers, and 64-bit embeddable package.

Overview of latest Windows releases

The article on Python.org's Windows page summarizes stable releases and download options for Windows.

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The latest entries shown include Python install manager 26.0 (Feb. 23, 2026) with installer downloads (MSIX) and MSI packages.

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It also lists Python 3.13.12 (Feb. 3, 2026) and Python 3.14.3 (Feb. 3, 2026), each with Windows installers for 64-bit, 32-bit, and ARM64, as well as Windows embeddable packages and a release manifest.

A note attached to Python 3.13.12 states that it cannot be used on Windows 7 or earlier.

Some entries also indicate downloading via the Python install manager for certain versions.

Distribution formats and install notes

Each version lists Windows installers for 64-bit, 32-bit, and ARM64 builds, the Windows embeddable packages, and a Windows release manifest.

Some entries include a directive to download using the Python install manager for that version.

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The notes consistently remind users about Windows compatibility, including advisories that certain builds cannot be used on Windows 7 or earlier.

The page's structure shows a pattern of multiple download options per version and explicit platform notes.

Release history and truncation note

The page catalogs a long history of releases, with entries dating through 2022 to 2026 and spanning the 3.9.x through 3.14.x series.

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It lists releases such as 3.14.2 (Dec. 5, 2025), 3.13.11 (Dec. 5, 2025), and 3.13.10 (Dec. 2, 2025) among others.

It also includes older entries like 3.13.8 (Oct. 7, 2025) and continues with 3.12.x and 3.11.x lines.

The final line of the article shows 3.9.12 - March 2022 Note that, which appears truncated and leaves the exact note unclear.

Windows download formats and notes

The page emphasizes Windows-specific download options: 64-bit, 32-bit, and ARM64 installers; Windows embeddable packages; and Windows release manifests for each version.

It also includes a Windows release manifest link for each entry.

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Some versions direct users to download via the Python install manager.

Compatibility notes such as cannot be used on Windows 7 or earlier appear repeatedly.