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I note that these libraries are precompiled for CPython. I'm assuming that means I have to install CPython before adding them to my Python library, but please confirm.

Cpython is Python, they are one in the same.

Right now, in Win 10, I've got Python 3.6.4 x64_86 installed for limited user (in C:\Users\[username]\AppData\...). Not sure if that's a good idea, but I figure it would help me avoid having to reinstall Windows if I screw something up.

It does't do any harm, though usually I recommend an easier location, for example: "C:\Python36". If you uninstall Python and reinstall following our tutorial https://python-forum.io/Thread-Basic-Par...er-Windows you will be able to put Python where you want it, that "pip" gets installed and that your environmental variables are set correctly. Note: the image shows v3.6.0, but the instructions are the same.). Unless you have multiple users on your Windows machine, selecting an an installation for "all users" is the better way to go. Again, Windows does not rely on Python, so the chance you will corrupt the OS are negligable to non-existent.

Also please comment on whether using pyinstaller -F --noconsole is a good idea, or are there better alternatives to pyinstaller.

I only write programs for myself, and since my Windows and Linux machines all have Python, I've not had to make an executable file, so I cannot address this question. Perhaps someone with experience in that area can advise you on that.