How To Install Anaconda (Python)In Windows 10?
This article will explain how you can install Anaconda on Microsoft Windows.
What is Anaconda?
The Anaconda distribution contains a collection of many open-source packages, including a package manager, an environment manager, and a Python distribution. As you work on data science projects, you will find that you need many packages (NumPy, sci-kit-learn, scipy, pandas to name a few), which Anaconda comes preinstalled with. You can install additional packages using Anaconda’s package manager, condo, or pip after installing Anaconda.
With that, let’s get started!
Download Anaconda for Windows 10
- Go to the Anaconda Website and choose This is the 64-bit Graphical installer (510 MB) for Anaconda. Go for Anaconda 32-bit Graphical installer (404 MB) if your system only supports 32-bit.
You will receive “Anaconda3–2020.11-Windows-x86_64.exe” in your Download folder within a couple of minutes, depending on your internet speed.
How to install Anaconda on Windows 10?
Anaconda is pretty easy to install on Windows 10. You just need to choose a few options carefully.
1. Run Anaconda Installer
- Open the “Downloads” directory, where the Anaconda installer is located.*
- <Right click> on the Anaconda installer file and select “Run as Administrator” to run the setup.
2. click Next on “Anaconda Welcome Screen”
On the “Welcome to Anaconda3 2021.11 (64-bit) setup” screen, click Next.
3. Accept End User License Agreement
On the End User License Agreement page, click “I Agree”.
4. Select Anaconda installation type
You will see two options on this screen -
- Just me — This is the recommended option. Anaconda can be installed without admin rights on Windows if you select this option. But if your system is used by multiple users or developers. They won’t be able to access it. I’ll choose the “Just me” option.
- All users — If Anaconda is going to be used by multiple users to develop scientific programs. You should select this option. Although you will require Admin rights on this system.
Click Next -
5. Choose Anaconda install location
Note your installation location and then click Next.
If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse and select your preferred folder.
6. Choose Advanced installation options
Anaconda’s integration with Windows can be customized. There are two options:
select both and click on the “Install” button to move further.
7. Let Anaconda installation complete
You can now relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. It will take a few minutes to install Anaconda on Windows 10.
To see the details of the actions that occurred during installation, tap on “Show details”
after completing, the installation Click on Next.
Click Next -