I had Anaconda version 3.5 installed on my machine but I decided to uninstall it (via the control panel) and to download version 2.7 instead. I am using Windows 7.
However, I have an error message towards the end of the installation where I receive a pop up window saying: Failed to create Anaconda menus and then another one saying Failed to add Anaconda to the system PATH.
When I click ignore on these pop ups the installation is finished but I do not even see Anaconda in my start menu.
I used different installers (4.2.0 and 4.1.1) but it still not working.
I tried to install it for all users (as I read on the Internet) but it still did not work. The error message was different (see link below) followed by the pop up Failed to create Anaconda menus.
https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/24353213/20858712/e4438f60-b94b-11e6-806b-f01436aac306.PNG
Can you please help as I am stuck and cannot use it at all?
jpp
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asked Feb 11, 2017 at 23:31
2.5 years later, I had the same problem installing v2019.07, but the version actually doesn’t matter. Anaconda has had this bug in the installer for a long time.
- 2019.07 successfully installed on one of my dev boxes
- 2019.07 failed to create menus on a second dev box with a very similar environment. Both Anaconda and Miniconda failed. I tried everything in this thread, and then some.
Finally I went to the download archive and grabbed 2019.03, which installed with no issues. This fixed it for me, your mileage may vary.
Martin
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answered Aug 24, 2019 at 4:51
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I was able to install from Windows Safe Mode. There were no errors during the installation.
answered Aug 13, 2019 at 15:31
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I almost spent two days running in circles trying all the solutions I could find on the Internet, but here is what worked for me.
So, CondaHTTPError aka SSL module is not available error is caused by the missing/misplacement of libcrypto file in anaconda3/DLLs folder:
Tl;dr:
From anaconda3Librarybin copy below files and paste them in anaconda3/DLLs:
- libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll
- libssl-1_1-x64.dll
Detailed answer:
-
Uninstall any Python versions you have (e.g. Python 3.7 or Python 3.8)
go to Control Panel—> Program and Features—> Select Python—>
uninstall -
Uninstall any Anaconda versions you might have (e.g. Anaconda or miniConda)
For Anaconda:go to Control Panel—> Program and Features—> Select Anaconda—>uninstall
For miniConda
go to Control Panel—> Program and Features—> Select miniconda—> uninstall
-
Delete any leftover Environment variables
go to Control Panel—> System—> Advanced System settings (on left side)—> in System Properties click on Environment Variables button—> in User Variable select Path and click the Edit button—> delete any path related to Anaconda, miniConda or Python.
E.g. C:UsersBob AppDataLocalProgramsAnaconda... C:UsersBob AppDataLocalProgramsminiconda...b. If you don’t see any paths related to Anaconda, miniConda or Python; you are good to go.
- Reboot your machine
- Download the latest version of Anaconda
- Run the Installer; keep all the default settings
-
Go to your
anaconda3/library/binfolder:E.g.
C:UsersBobAppDataLocalContinuumanaconda3Librarybin -
Copy these files:
libcrypto-1_1-x64.dlllibssl-1_1-x64.dll -
paste these in
anaconda3/DLLsfolder: - Reopen the Anaconda Prompt and test with any command that requires an Internet connection.
E.g.
conda update conda
Or with
conda update --all
answered Feb 21, 2020 at 3:50
Pardesi_DesiPardesi_Desi
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I was also facing the same issue while installing Anaconda 3.5, please follow the steps below before you start installation :
- Delete old Python versions from your PC/Laptop
- Clear path variables which have created on your PC
- Turn off your anti virus program before you start installation
- If you have JDK installed on your machine, uninstall it, also delete JAVA path created in variable
emrepun
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answered Jan 12, 2019 at 16:33
Could you try choosing run as administrator before clicking Anaconda 3 installation? That fixed mine.
answered Jul 20, 2017 at 17:37
uniqueginouniquegino
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Tried this as well, using 5.0.0 and 4.4.0 installer, tried as local user, admin user, install as administrator, clicked the «add to path», but none of these worked. Every time I got the same «failed to install menus»
Then I added the Anaconda target directory C:ProgramDataAnaconda3 to the end of my Path, re-ran the installer (5.0.0) and it finally worked.
answered Oct 3, 2017 at 0:12
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This is complete process. With this step you cat install your Anaconda of any version(not need to download miniconda).
If you are window user or any OS you are using first download Anacond.
first you need to delete all language(java,python etc) variable path which is set via environment variable.
If you are window user then need to off window defender.
After that uninstall all antivirus software(If you using antivirus software you will not get menu ).
And install Anacoda you can install perfectly.100% working
answered May 25, 2018 at 16:25
- Turn off the antivirus installed in your computer before installing the anaconda setup.
- During installation select its access to all users which requires admin permission then the default path automatically changes into C/Program Data/Anaconda 3.
Then it won’t show any errors
answered Jun 23, 2019 at 9:00
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I had Anaconda version 3.5 installed on my machine but I decided to uninstall it (via the control panel) and to download version 2.7 instead. I am using Windows 7.
However, I have an error message towards the end of the installation where I receive a pop up window saying: Failed to create Anaconda menus and then another one saying Failed to add Anaconda to the system PATH.
When I click ignore on these pop ups the installation is finished but I do not even see Anaconda in my start menu.
I used different installers (4.2.0 and 4.1.1) but it still not working.
I tried to install it for all users (as I read on the Internet) but it still did not work. The error message was different (see link below) followed by the pop up Failed to create Anaconda menus.
https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/24353213/20858712/e4438f60-b94b-11e6-806b-f01436aac306.PNG
Can you please help as I am stuck and cannot use it at all?
jpp
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asked Feb 11, 2017 at 23:31
2.5 years later, I had the same problem installing v2019.07, but the version actually doesn’t matter. Anaconda has had this bug in the installer for a long time.
- 2019.07 successfully installed on one of my dev boxes
- 2019.07 failed to create menus on a second dev box with a very similar environment. Both Anaconda and Miniconda failed. I tried everything in this thread, and then some.
Finally I went to the download archive and grabbed 2019.03, which installed with no issues. This fixed it for me, your mileage may vary.
Martin
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answered Aug 24, 2019 at 4:51
6
I was able to install from Windows Safe Mode. There were no errors during the installation.
answered Aug 13, 2019 at 15:31
2
I almost spent two days running in circles trying all the solutions I could find on the Internet, but here is what worked for me.
So, CondaHTTPError aka SSL module is not available error is caused by the missing/misplacement of libcrypto file in anaconda3/DLLs folder:
Tl;dr:
From anaconda3Librarybin copy below files and paste them in anaconda3/DLLs:
- libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll
- libssl-1_1-x64.dll
Detailed answer:
-
Uninstall any Python versions you have (e.g. Python 3.7 or Python 3.8)
go to Control Panel—> Program and Features—> Select Python—>
uninstall -
Uninstall any Anaconda versions you might have (e.g. Anaconda or miniConda)
For Anaconda:go to Control Panel—> Program and Features—> Select Anaconda—>uninstall
For miniConda
go to Control Panel—> Program and Features—> Select miniconda—> uninstall
-
Delete any leftover Environment variables
go to Control Panel—> System—> Advanced System settings (on left side)—> in System Properties click on Environment Variables button—> in User Variable select Path and click the Edit button—> delete any path related to Anaconda, miniConda or Python.
E.g. C:UsersBob AppDataLocalProgramsAnaconda... C:UsersBob AppDataLocalProgramsminiconda...b. If you don’t see any paths related to Anaconda, miniConda or Python; you are good to go.
- Reboot your machine
- Download the latest version of Anaconda
- Run the Installer; keep all the default settings
-
Go to your
anaconda3/library/binfolder:E.g.
C:UsersBobAppDataLocalContinuumanaconda3Librarybin -
Copy these files:
libcrypto-1_1-x64.dlllibssl-1_1-x64.dll -
paste these in
anaconda3/DLLsfolder: - Reopen the Anaconda Prompt and test with any command that requires an Internet connection.
E.g.
conda update conda
Or with
conda update --all
answered Feb 21, 2020 at 3:50
Pardesi_DesiPardesi_Desi
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I was also facing the same issue while installing Anaconda 3.5, please follow the steps below before you start installation :
- Delete old Python versions from your PC/Laptop
- Clear path variables which have created on your PC
- Turn off your anti virus program before you start installation
- If you have JDK installed on your machine, uninstall it, also delete JAVA path created in variable
emrepun
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answered Jan 12, 2019 at 16:33
Could you try choosing run as administrator before clicking Anaconda 3 installation? That fixed mine.
answered Jul 20, 2017 at 17:37
uniqueginouniquegino
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Tried this as well, using 5.0.0 and 4.4.0 installer, tried as local user, admin user, install as administrator, clicked the «add to path», but none of these worked. Every time I got the same «failed to install menus»
Then I added the Anaconda target directory C:ProgramDataAnaconda3 to the end of my Path, re-ran the installer (5.0.0) and it finally worked.
answered Oct 3, 2017 at 0:12
simo.3792simo.3792
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This is complete process. With this step you cat install your Anaconda of any version(not need to download miniconda).
If you are window user or any OS you are using first download Anacond.
first you need to delete all language(java,python etc) variable path which is set via environment variable.
If you are window user then need to off window defender.
After that uninstall all antivirus software(If you using antivirus software you will not get menu ).
And install Anacoda you can install perfectly.100% working
answered May 25, 2018 at 16:25
- Turn off the antivirus installed in your computer before installing the anaconda setup.
- During installation select its access to all users which requires admin permission then the default path automatically changes into C/Program Data/Anaconda 3.
Then it won’t show any errors
answered Jun 23, 2019 at 9:00
1
I solved this problem just now, actually it’s very easy and speechless.
My condition is: windows 10 the latest version; Anaconda 3 5.1.0 , also the latest version, and no Java path in my computer.
My problem is: «Failed to created menus», and only these folders ‘Lib’, ‘Packages’ and some Uninstaller execution are in my Anaconda 3 content.
I tried most methods but they didn’t work out, including uninstall the existed Python, execute the package with admin and try it in command.
Finally I found :
DON’T CHANGE THE DEFAULT PATH, and there is no such annoying things!
For instance, my default is «C:/user/admin/Anaconda3»
If you really want to change the path, you can use the default path when installing, and move the folder after installing successfully, and remember to change the shortcuts’ path.
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I’ve been trying to install anaconda in the past few days, but with not luck.
I tried both the 2.7 and 3.6 version, but whenever I try to install it just says «failed to create anaconda menus», so the installation can’t be completed.
I tried to look for a solution at other threads, but nothing seems to work. Does anyone around here have an idea on what to do?
If it somehow helps — I’m using the 32-bit version for windows XP.
Thanks in advance!
asked Apr 2, 2017 at 11:42
for windows XP, you need to install a version 2.2 of anaconda as said here :
https://docs.continuum.io/anaconda/
answered Apr 2, 2017 at 11:46
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