Which version of Python to install?

[JohnJSal]

In case anyone here knows, now that I have Windows 7 64-bit, which version of Python do I install? There seem to be two options called:

# Windows x86 MSI Installer
# Windows AMD64 MSI Installer

It seems the first is 32-bit and the second 64-bit, but the "AMD" throws me off, since I don't have an AMD chip.

Thanks.

 

[sshaggy]

Why not try the AMD version?? It is not so called chip specific. I dont think it will create any problem in your intel based system.

 

[JohnJSal]

Why not try the AMD version?? It is not so called chip specific. I dont think it will create any problem in your intel based system.

Yeah, I tried it last night after doing a little research on what AMD64 means. It does refer to an AMD-specific instruction set, but it mostly works with Intel also. The other option (x86) is clearly the 32-bit choice, though I'm sure it would work as well.

At any rate, the 64-bit version works fine!