A misconfigured or incomplete Anaconda setup can also lead to this error. In this article, we will discuss different ways to solve this error.
1. Update Anaconda
Outdated Anaconda versions might lack necessary bug fixes or path settings, causing conda to not work in the Command Prompt. Updating to the latest version can resolve these issues and reset the PATH settings, allowing conda commands to run without manual changes. This ensures a stable and supported setup.
2. Add Anaconda To Your PATH Environment Variable During Installation
The issue might occur if you don’t select the “Add Anaconda to my PATH environment variable” option during installation. Without this, Windows can’t find the conda command, leading to the “command not recognized” error.
3. Add the Conda Path Manually
If you don’t want to waste time uninstalling the entire Anaconda distribution, you can update (or verify) the environment variable associated with Conda yourself. But before doing so, it’s important to find the exact location of your Conda installation.
4. Avoid the Issue Without Adding Anaconda to the Environment Path
If you don’t want to change the PATH variable, use the Anaconda Prompt, which is set up for conda commands. This keeps Anaconda separate from other system settings and lets you run conda commands without affecting the global PATH.
