Install Anaconda on Windows
Install Anaconda on Windows
Anaconda is an open-source distribution of Python and R, designed to simplify package management and deployment. It includes:
- Conda Package Manager
- Over 7500 pre-installed libraries
- Jupyter Notebook, Spyder, and VS Code support
- Virtual environment management
With Anaconda, users can seamlessly install, run, and update Python libraries without dependency issues.
Download Anaconda
Visit the official Anaconda website.
- https://www.anaconda.com/
Download the latest version for your operating system.
Install Anaconda
Locate the installer file. For example, on Windows the file name would be:
Anaconda3-<version>-Windows-x86_64.exe
Run the installer and follow the instructions.
Choose Install location, for example
C:\ProgramData\anaconda3
Ensure you check “Add Anaconda to PATH” (Windows users).
Verify Installation
You can check the installation using the following commands:
> conda –version
> python –version
That’s it. If the versions display correctly, the Anaconda installation was successful.