Learn How to Free Disk Space and Update Anaconda Packages

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2 min readFeb 25, 2023

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Do you use Anaconda for your data analysis or scientific computing projects? If so, you may have noticed that over time, the number of packages installed on your system can grow and take up valuable disk space. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of freeing up disk space occupied by unused Anaconda packages and updating all of its packages with a few simple steps. By following the steps below, you can easily free up disk space on your computer by removing unnecessary Anaconda packages and updating all packages. This will not only help you save disk space but also ensure that you have the latest version of all packages for your projects.

Step 1: Check the Space Taken by Anaconda
Before you begin the cleaning process, it’s important to check how much space Anaconda is taking up on your computer. To do this, go to the Start menu and type “storage settings.” From there, you can see the spaces taken up by various applications, temporary files, and more. Click on “others” to see how much space is taken up by Anaconda.

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