(if Anaconda is at C:\Users\John\Anaconda3 ):
| Path | Purpose | |------|---------| | C:\Users\YourUsername\Anaconda3 | Main conda and python executables | | C:\Users\YourUsername\Anaconda3\Scripts | Conda scripts and auxiliary commands | | C:\Users\YourUsername\Anaconda3\Library\bin | Additional DLLs (recommended) | add anaconda to path windows
python --version Expected output: Python 3.x.x :: Anaconda, Inc. (if Anaconda is at C:\Users\John\Anaconda3 ): | Path
: Use the Anaconda Prompt (Option 3) instead of modifying PATH. Option 1 (automatic) is fine.
: If you only use Anaconda, Option 1 (automatic) is fine.
