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georgealdinho
georgealdinho

Reputation: 11

Python install issue

Totally new to Python (some basic HTML in secondary school) but as part of a Maths degree we are required to use Python and specifically Anaconda.

I have attempted to install it on my Windows 7 laptop and it has not gone well. Opening Anaconda prompt returns :" 'C:\ProgramData\Anaconda2\Scripts\activate.bat' is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. "

A google search recommended going into the file directory but using where Anaconda (both capitalised and not) returns "INFO: Could not find files for the given pattern(s).". I can't find it in either Program Files folder, or any where else. Also should mention I did not tick the option to create a new PATH during installation as the wizard recommended against it, and I cannot reinstall as every time it says "Error 'Destination Folder' contains 2 spaces. This can cause problems with several Conda packages, and is thus disabled. Please install to a path without the spaces.".

Finally, the version I am trying to install is Anaconda 2 5.0.0 as recommended by the tutor.

Many thanks.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 4575

Answers (2)

Tushar_Naagar
Tushar_Naagar

Reputation: 1

Error 'Destination Folder' contains 2 spaces. This can cause problems with several Conda packages and is thus disabled. Please install to a path without the spaces.

To overcome this error, rename your file but keep in mind that there can't be any space in it.

Upvotes: 0

M. Simon
M. Simon

Reputation: 111

Try uninstalling Anaconda, then reinstall from here. Or if you have previously installed Python on your computer separately then uninstall it and during the Anaconda installation it be reinstalled for you.

Upvotes: 1

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