How to Install Miniconda on Windows 10/11 (2026) | Step-by-Step Guide

Below is a step-by-step guide to install Miniconda on Windows 10/11:

Step 1: Download Miniconda

  1. Go to the Miniconda official site:
    https://www.anaconda.com/docs/getting-started/miniconda/main
  2. Click on 'anaconda.com/download' link.
  3. Click on 'Skip Registration' link.
  4. Under Windows and Miniconda section, click on 'Windows 64-Bit Graphical Installer' to download:
    Miniconda3-latest-Windows-x86_64.exe

Step 2: Install Miniconda

  1. Double-click the .exe file and run the installer.
  2. Click 'Next' ➡️ and then 'I Agree' on License Agreement screen.
  3. Choose Installation Type: Select 'Just Me' (recommended) and click 'Next'.
  4. Choose Installation Location: Default is fine:
    C:\Users\YourUsername\miniconda3 and click 'Next'.
  5. In Advanced Options, check the boxes:
    • Register Miniconda as default Python
    • Clear package cache upon completion
  6. Click 'Install'.
  7. Once installation is complete, click 'Next' ➡️ 'Finish'.

Step 3: Launch Miniconda

Open 'Anaconda Prompt' from the Start menu.

Step 4: Verify Installation

  1. Open 'Anaconda Prompt' and run:
conda --version
  1. You should see output similar to:
conda 26.1.1

Step 5: Update Conda

  1. Run the command:
conda update -n base -c defaults conda
  1. Press 'a' when prompted.
  2. Press 'y' when prompted.

Step 6: Create Environment

  1. Run the command:
conda create -n myenv python=3.11
  1. Activate the environment:
conda activate myenv

Step 7: Install Packages

  1. Install numpy, pandas, and matplotlib:
conda install numpy pandas matplotlib
  1. Deactivate the environment:
conda deactivate

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