How to access Anaconda command prompt in Windows 10 64-bit

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I had to install the 64-bit version of Anaconda with python 3 5 in Windows 10  I followed the default settings  AppData Continuum Anaconda3   However  after installation  I am unsure how to access the Anaconda command prompt so that I can use conda to install packages  I also attempted to install Anaconda 64 bit in C  Program Files  but several of the python script did not like the space and it failed to install   What can I do to access the Anaconda prompt

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How to add anaconda installation directory to your PATH variables

1. open environmental variables window

Do this by either going to my computer and then right clicking the background for the context menu > "properties". On the left side open "advanced system settings" or just search for "env..." in start menu ([Win]+[s] keys).

Then click on environment variables

If you struggle with this step read this explanation.

2. Edit Path in the user environmental variables section and add three new entries:

D:\path\to\anaconda3
D:\path\to\anaconda3\Scripts
D:\path\to\anaconda3\Library\bin

D:\path\to\anaconda3 should be the folder where you have installed anaconda

Click [OK] on all opened windows.

If you did everything correctly, you can test a conda command by opening a new powershell window.

conda --version

This should output something like: conda 4.8.2

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To create Anaconda Prompt using Command Prompt  just create a shortcut file of Command Prompt and modify the shortcut target to    windir  System32 cmd exe   K   lt Anaconda Location gt  anaconda3 Scripts activate bat  Example    windir  system32 cmd exe   K  C  Users user 1 AppData Local Continuum anaconda3 Scripts activate bat

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I added   Anaconda3 64   and   Anaconda3 64 Scripts   to the PATH variable  Then I can use conda from powershell or command prompt

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Go with the mouse to the Windows Icon  lower left  and start typing  Anaconda   There should show up some matching entries  Select  Anaconda Prompt   A new command window  named  Anaconda Prompt  will open  Now  you can work from there with Python  conda and other tools

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After installing Anaconda3 on your system you need to add Anaconda to the PATH environment variable  This will allow you to access Anaconda with the  conda  command from cmd exe or PowerShell    The link I provided below go through the three major issues with not recognized error  Which are    Environment PATH for Conda is not set Environment PATH is incorrectly added  Anaconda version is older than the version of the Anaconda Navigator   LINK  https   appuals com fix-conda-is-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command-operable-program-or-batch-file   My issue was resolved following the steps for issue  2 Environment PATH is incorrectly added  I did not have all three file paths in my variable environment

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To run Anaconda Prompt using icon  I made an icon and put    windir  System32 cmd exe   K  C  ProgramData Anaconda3 Scripts activate bat C  ProgramData Anaconda3 The file location would be different in each computer    at icon -  right click -  Property -  Shortcut -  Target  I see  HOMEPATH  at icon -  right click -  Property -  Start in  OS  Windows 10  Library  Anaconda 10  64 bit

[python] How to access Anaconda command prompt in Windows 10 (64-bit)

How to add anaconda installation directory to your PATH variables

1. open environmental variables window

2. Edit Path in the user environmental variables section and add three new entries:

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