You must install Python or higher (but lower than Python 3) to run the Guardium Application Framework SDK on the Windows operating system.

1. Download the latest Python 2 (bit) installer from Python downloads for Windows, usually named Windows x MSI installer. The SDK does not support the bit Python interpreter.
2. Install Python 2:
   1. Installation path: Install to a path without spaces, otherwise the Python installer does not install its Scripts folder, for example C:\Program Files\Python
   2. What to install: Scroll down and check to install the environment variable. This ensures that the python command is recognized.
3. Check Python was installed correctly, by opening a command prompt and typing
   The output for this command should state that the Python version is or above, and that the version has bit. For example:
4. Exit the Python interpreter by entering Ctrl+Z.