How to use Anaconda Python to execute a .py file?

Question

I just downloaded and installed Anaconda on my Windows os. However, I am having difficulty in executing .py files using the command prompt. How can I get my system to know that the python.exe application is in the Anaconda folder so it can execute my .py files?

Answer 1

You have to use the Anaconda Prompt rather than the common Windows command prompt. Then go to your folder with the .py file and run:

 python myfile.py

But, if you need to use a normal command prompt you should put the path with you're python.exe which is in

C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Continuum\anaconda3\python.exe

behind this one put your .py file.