Anaconda Python installation error

Question

I get the following error during Python 2.7 64-bit windows installation. I previously installed python 3.5 64-bit and it worked fine. But during python 2.7 installation i get th

Answer 1

I had the same problem today. I did the following to get this fixed:

First, open a DOS prompt and admin rights. Then, go to your Anaconda2\Scripts folder. Then, type in:

conda update conda

and allow all updates. One of the updates should be menuinst.

Then, change to the Anaconda2\Lib directory, and type in the following command:

..\python _nsis.py mkmenus

Wait for this to complete, then check your Start menu for the new shortcuts.

Steve