Installing Anaconda on Windows

Download the installer:

  1. Anaconda installer for Windows from here: https://www.anaconda.com/download/
  2. Double-click the .exe file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Accept the defaults if you are not sure what to do :).
  4. Installation is finished within 5 minutes.
  5. Click the Start menu, open the Anaconda Prompt as below.

Updating conda

  1. Open your Anaconda Prompt from the start menu.
  2. Run conda update anaconda.

Uninstalling conda

  1. In the Windows Control Panel, click Add or Remove Program.
  2. Select Python X.X (Anaconda).
  3. Click Remove Program.

Uninstalling conda (In Windows 10)

  1. Open the Start menu.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click System on the Settings menu.
  4. Select Apps & features from the left pane.
  5. Select Python X.X (Anaconda) to uninstall.