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.

Setup Virtual Environment

• https://www.testingdocs.com/setup-a-anaconda-virtual-environment/