Installing Anaconda for Seamless Python Development for Windows 10

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Anaconda is an open-source and free Python distribution. A Python distribution is a package that provides a convenient way to install and manage Python and its associated packages on a computer. The package includes:

Python interpreter
Standard Python Library
Third-Party packages i.e for Data analysis, Web development &
Machine Learning
Development tools i.e Integrated Development Environments
This article will go through a step-by-step process to download and install the Anaconda environment on Windows 10. This will help you achieve a seamless flow while using Python to bring to life creative ideas and solutions to problems.

The prerequisite requirements for this task include:

Windows 10 OS on Desktop/ Laptop
Internet connection
Access to a browser
The download link can be accessed here

Step 1: Navigate to the preferred browser and search Anaconda download

Access a preferred browser and in the search tab, type Anaconda download The search results will include the following link probably as the first suggestion:

Open the link.

Step 2: Navigate to the download tab

Once the link is open, select the pricing option.

Hit the free download link to start the download.

Step 3: Run the executable file

Once the download is complete, navigate to the downloads tab and click on the executable file(.exe)

This opens the following prompt:

Select Run
Run the file and minimize your browser. Minimizing other applications makes it possible to update relevant systems without having to reboot your machine.

Step 4: Review and accept the terms and permissions

From here onwards, a dialogue box will appear displaying different specifications that you will have to read through and allow in order to proceed with the download.

Click Next >

Read through the terms and if satisfied click: I Agree

Pick a preference. Click Next

Selecting “Just for me” will install Anaconda and configure it specifically for your user account on the computer.
Choosing “For all users” will install Anaconda and configure it to be available to all user accounts on the computer. In my case, I will install it for all users.

Select the storage path for the application