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This page provides instructions for installing Anaconda Distribution on Windows with the command line in Command Prompt or PowerShell.

Installation steps

  1. Download the latest installer by using your preferred command-line interface:
    Open a Command Prompt window and run the following command:
    curl https://repo.anaconda.com/archive/Anaconda3-2025.12-2-Windows-x86_64.exe --output .\Anaconda3-2025.12-2-Windows-x86_64.exe
    For instructions on downloading an older installer version, see Using older installer versions.
  2. (Optional) Anaconda recommends verifying the integrity of the installer after downloading it.
  3. Go to your Home folder and double-click the installer to launch.
    To prevent permission errors, do not launch the installer from the Favorites folder.
    If you encounter issues during installation, temporarily disable your anti-virus software during install, then re-enable it after the installation concludes. If you installed for All Users, uninstall Anaconda Distribution and re-install it for Just Me only.
  4. Click Next and then click I Agree to agree to Anaconda’s Terms of Service (TOS). You can read the full TOS at https://anaconda.com/legal.
  5. Select an installation option:
  6. Click Next.
  7. Select a destination folder to install Anaconda, then click Next.
    Anaconda recommends installing Anaconda Distribution in a directory with no spaces or special characters to avoid potential compatibility issues with open-source tools. For more information, see the FAQ.
    Do not install as Administrator unless admin privileges are required.
  8. Customize your installation options:
  9. Click Install. The installation might take a few minutes to complete. Click Show details to view the packages being installed.
  10. Click Next twice, then click Finish to close the installer.

Verify your install

You can verify your installation was successful using Anaconda Navigator or Anaconda Prompt.
Anaconda Navigator opens automatically when installation completes successfully.If you need to manually open Anaconda Navigator, type “Anaconda Navigator” in the Windows search bar, then select the application.

What’s next?

  • Integrate conda with your preferred IDE to streamline package management directly in your development environment.
  • Explore Working with conda to understand channels, environments, and package management workflows.
  • The official conda documentation covers advanced topics like custom channels, build recipes, and performance optimization.

Advanced install options

For more advanced installation options, such as installing with silent mode, installing on older operating systems, or installing for multiple users, see Advanced installation.

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