

To correct this, launch PowerShell from the ⊞ Start Menu by searching for 'PowerShell':

Resolving PowerShell and Windows Terminal Errors on Launchīy default, Windows will block some of the functionality of the Anaconda environment scripts. Type the following at the Command Prompt to configure the 'base' Python environment for use: conda initĬlose the Command Prompt and optionally re-open it. This will launch the Windows Command Prompt with the 'base' Python environment loaded, the beginning of the prompt will show (base) to indicate this: This will configure the base Python environment for Windows Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, and the Windows Terminal for easier use with Anaconda.įrom Anaconda Navigator, click on the 'Environments' tab on the left:Ĭlick on the Play button and then click on 'Open Terminal':

Initial Configuration of Windows Command Prompt for a Python/Anaconda Environment If Anaconda Navigator detects an available update, it will prompt to install the update, click `Yes to automatically update: The launch may take some time to complete and flashing boxes are normal during startup. Click on 'Anaconda Navigator' rather than 'Anaconda Prompt' or 'Anaconda PowerShell':Īnaconda Navigator will launch. Locate Anaconda Navigator by searching for 'Anaconda'. Launching Anaconda NavigatorĬlick on the ⊞ Start Menu. If the machine has Anaconda installed, only use conda commands, not pip commands. If Anaconda is installed on a machine, the conda and pip package managers can conflict leading to larger and more complex issues. Various online sources will indicate the use of pip to install packages or fix various issues.
