Why isn't Anaconda distribution functioning on Windows 10 64 bit?

Question

I am having trouble getting the Anaconda distribution to function properly on my Windows 10 computer (64 bit).

I downloaded the 64 bit graphical installer for Python 3.7. I installed Anaconda for all users and it lives in this path:

C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3

(I also tried to install for “just my user” but it didn’t help.)

The issue is my computer does not recognize Anaconda. When I open my command prompt and enter in “conda” , “jupyter notebook”, or “python” - I get an error message below:

'conda/jupyter/python' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

I uninstalled and reinstalled and selected the checkbox during the setup wizard to “add Anaconda to my PATH environment variable” and I still received the same error message when using the command prompt to locate Anaconda.

I then manually attempted to add the following paths to my PATH environment variable (for both user and system variables):

C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3

C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3\Scripts

C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3\Library\bin

That still did not work. I restarted my computer and tried it again - did not work.

I also cannot use Anaconda Prompt or Anaconda Navigator. I understand that they are supposed to be available through the start menu after installation, but they are not. I have also tried to locate them through the Command Prompt but they are not there either.

Overall, I have restarted my computer and reinstalled Anaconda numerous times and nothing has worked. I’m not sure what to do next.

Answer 1

I think that your antivirus software is blocking Anaconda from working correctly. Try disabling it.