Installing Python, CUDA, cuDNN, C++ Build Tools, FFMPEG, and Git for AI Applications

Learn how to set up a comprehensive development environment for AI applications in this detailed 36-minute tutorial. Master the installation and configuration of essential tools including Python, CUDA, cuDNN, C++ Build Tools, FFMPEG, and Git on Windows. Follow step-by-step instructions to properly install and switch between different versions of Python and CUDA, set up Microsoft Visual Studio for on-device compilation, and troubleshoot common errors. Gain practical knowledge on installing and running AI applications like LivePortrait and FaceFusion 3, monitoring GPU usage with nvitop, and resolving ONNX Runtime issues. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be equipped to run a wide range of open-source and closed-source AI applications locally on your Windows machine.

Introduction to the tutorial video
How to check your current Python, FFMPEG and CUDA versions
How to install Python 3.10 and 3.11 accurately into accurate folder with accurate config
How to install py launcher and importance of py launcher installation
How to change default Python version to 3.10 after install both 3.10 and 3.11
How to use Edit system environment variables to properly set default applications
How to properly install Microsoft Visual Studio for on device compiling libraries
How to uninstall your previously installed applications so that you can uninstall them before reinstall properly
How to install CUDA 11.8 and 12.4 properly on Windows for AI applications
How to switch between default CUDA 11.8 and CUDA 12.4
How to download and install latest best FFMPEG and set its system path
How to install latest cuDNN libraries
How to accurately install correct C++ Compile Build Tools that works with CUDA 11.x and 12.x
How to check your previously installed C++ Compile Build tools and delete them
How to download and install Git that you need for cloning repositories
How to install LivePortrait AI and run it on Windows locally including animal Live Portrait
How to fix frozen CMD problem, paused application install or running
How to export CMD installation logs on Windows 11 to report in case of errors
How to fix CUDA_PATH is set but CUDA wasn't able to be loaded error
How to install older cuDNN 8.9.7 to fix CUDA_PATH is set but CUDA wasn't able to be loaded error
How to install and use nvitop to to monitor your GPU and VRAM usage
How to run LivePortrait animal version, animating animal faces
How to install FaceFusion 3 to your computer and run it locally
How I noticed Git error and how I fixed Git related cloning error
How I solved DLL related ONNX Runtime errors while running FaceFusion 3
How to fix ONNX Runtime related errors with copy pasting cuDNN 9.4 DLL files
How to test Face Fusion 3 with provided demo materials