Cannot import Pytorch [WinError 126] The specified module could not be found

Question

I\'m trying to do a basic install and import of Pytorch/Torchvision on Windows 10. I installed a Anaconda and created a new virtual environment named photo. I opened Anaconda pr

Answer 1

Encountered the same issue. I used the fix suggested in by the link below: (Fix 2 worked for me)

https://discuss.pytorch.org/t/winerror-126-when-import-torch/80249/8

Fixes:

1.Update to Python 3.8 from 3.7

2.Apply https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/pull/37763 manually.

Replace your local copy with https://gist.github.com/peterjc123/bcbf4418ff63d88e11313d308cf1b427 (e.g. C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3\Lib\site-packages\torch)