Installation steps
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Download the latest installer by using your preferred command-line interface:
- Command Prompt
- PowerShell
Open a Command Prompt window and run the following command:curl https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda/Miniconda3-latest-Windows-x86_64.exe --output .\Miniconda3-latest-Windows-x86_64.exeFor instructions on downloading an older installer version, see Using older installer versions. - (Optional) Anaconda recommends verifying the integrity of the installer after downloading it.
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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 Miniconda and re-install it for Just Me only.
- Read through Miniconda’s End User License Agreement (EULA) and click I Agree to agree to the terms. You can view Anaconda’s Terms of Service (TOS) at https://www.anaconda.com/legal.
- Select an installation option:
- Click Next.
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Select a destination folder to install Miniconda, then click Next.
Anaconda recommends installing Miniconda 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. - Customize your installation options:
- Click Install. The installation might take a few minutes to complete. Click Show details to view the packages being installed.
- Click Next twice, then click Finish to close the installer.
Verify your install
Verify your installation was successful by opening Anaconda Prompt, a command-line shell application that is included with conda installations for Windows. To open Anaconda Prompt, type “Anaconda Prompt” in the Windows search bar, then select the application. Your Anaconda Prompt window will display something like the following, with your base environment activated by default:(base) C:\Users\myusername>
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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.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.