# Getting Started

**URL:** https://forum.anaconda.com/c/getting-started/7.md

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## [About the Getting Started category](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/about-the-getting-started-category/38)

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**Author:** [@cgunn](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/cgunn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 10:43am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/about-the-getting-started-category/38 "2025-06-03T10:43:39Z")

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You’ve downloaded Anaconda… Now what? Take the next steps and learn about the data science industry from industry professionals. Check out the following subcategories for more specific topics: Getting Started Guides H…

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## [Anaconda on Windows Arm64 (Snapdragon)?](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/anaconda-on-windows-arm64-snapdragon/81898)

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**Author:** [@wpilgri](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/wpilgri)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/anaconda-on-windows-arm64-snapdragon/81898 "2026-10-15T23:19:34Z")

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With all the Snapdragon processors quickly hitting the market I am curious if there is an arm64 for Windows version of Anaconda Navigator available or planned? It’s clearly not available on the downloads page but as it’…

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## [Anaconda usage on Android](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/anaconda-usage-on-android/110772)

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**Author:** [@Mustafa6](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Mustafa6)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/anaconda-usage-on-android/110772 "2026-10-10T15:12:49Z")

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Hello Everyone, I use Android device. Can I get benefit from using Anaconda package while studying? And how to use it on Android?

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## [RuntimeWarning: Failed to disconnect (None) from signal "currentIndexChanged(int)". self.combo\_environment.currentIndexChanged.disconnect()](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/runtimewarning-failed-to-disconnect-none-from-signal-currentindexchanged-int-self-combo-environment-currentindexchanged-disconnect/110443)

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**Author:** [@Al13](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Al13)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/runtimewarning-failed-to-disconnect-none-from-signal-currentindexchanged-int-self-combo-environment-currentindexchanged-disconnect/110443 "2026-09-20T02:36:06Z")

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Hi, I usually use Anaconda in a Windows environment. i just installed it in Ubuntu and the above is the error message I am getting. Does anyone know the solution.

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## [Cannot start Ananconda Assistant with failure refer to KendoReact v11.4.0](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/cannot-start-ananconda-assistant-with-failure-refer-to-kendoreact-v11-4-0/110417)

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**Author:** [@x1113](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/x1113)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/cannot-start-ananconda-assistant-with-failure-refer-to-kendoreact-v11-4-0/110417 "2026-09-17T10:00:05Z")

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Hi, I reinstalled Anaconda navigator and launched Anaconda toolbox to use Jupyter-Notebook in combination with the Anaconda assistant. But the Assistant does not work. I got a failure: “License key missing for KendoReac…

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## [Exit Code 1 is pesponsed](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/exit-code-1-is-pesponsed/110083)

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**Author:** [@Takashi\_Hosokawa](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Takashi_Hosokawa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:14am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/exit-code-1-is-pesponsed/110083 "2026-08-28T04:14:53Z")

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I installed Anaconda. When I try to open Jupyter Notebook (by clicking the “Launch” button), it returns “Exit Code 1” and fails to start. I get the same response when trying to open other items as well. Is there a proble…

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## [Getting Started 'Conda Workflow' tutorial - CondaSSLError](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/getting-started-conda-workflow-tutorial-condasslerror/47854)

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**Author:** [@Amy\_DMV](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Amy_DMV)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/getting-started-conda-workflow-tutorial-condasslerror/47854 "2026-07-29T14:36:52Z")

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Unable to continue Conda Workflow tutorial due to an error when attempting to install packages as shown. I’ve also CondaSSLError: OpenSSL appears to be unavailable on this machine. Will this be fixed in the near term…

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## [Cannot sign in into anaconda account](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/cannot-sign-in-into-anaconda-account/108857)

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**Author:** [@Wojciech](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Wojciech)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/cannot-sign-in-into-anaconda-account/108857 "2026-07-16T13:58:26Z")

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I just installed anacond on my laptop and cannot open anacond on my laptop due to problem with signing in. Should i download any aditional apps.

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## [Name Change on Certificates](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/name-change-on-certificates/108855)

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**Author:** [@Uthaiyaventhan](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Uthaiyaventhan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 5:52am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/name-change-on-certificates/108855 "2026-07-09T05:52:54Z")

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Hiya community. Anyone knows how to change the name appearing on my certificate(s) from “Anaconda Student” to my real name?

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## [Help I cant fix an issue with an Invalid Archive](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/help-i-cant-fix-an-issue-with-an-invalid-archive/107437)

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**Author:** [@David49](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/David49)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/help-i-cant-fix-an-issue-with-an-invalid-archive/107437 "2026-05-25T08:21:19Z")

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I keep getting this error and I cant seem to fix I have tried everything that chatgpt has offered as help but to no avail. here is what i have done so far: Steps to Fix InvalidArchiveError Remove the Corrupted Package:…

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## [Change Default Terminal in Anaconda Navigator](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/change-default-terminal-in-anaconda-navigator/108552)

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**Author:** [@Steve42](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Steve42)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/change-default-terminal-in-anaconda-navigator/108552 "2026-05-23T10:16:46Z")

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I’m using macOS and I prefer iTerm to the default terminal. Is there a way to change so that when I select the “Open Terminal” option from the environment flyout menu, it opens iTerm instead of the default macOS terminal…

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## [Installing Anaconda, nothing works. Please help ASAP](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/installing-anaconda-nothing-works-please-help-asap/71775)

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**Author:** [@jlatch](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/jlatch)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/installing-anaconda-nothing-works-please-help-asap/71775 "2026-05-18T14:55:48Z")

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Hello I have tried everything. I have tried the trouble shooting website, I have tried using install manager, and command line install, and nothing works. I always get an error message that just says install failed, and …

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## [Difference of process and applications on mac than windows](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/difference-of-process-and-applications-on-mac-than-windows/108498)

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**Author:** [@Aditya7](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Aditya7)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/difference-of-process-and-applications-on-mac-than-windows/108498 "2026-04-07T19:57:45Z")

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Today I installed anaconda on my M1 Macbook pro and at first there was no Anaconda Navigator which after i restarted my device appeared magically also in mac we don’t have Anaconda Prompt which I didn’t know as my instru…

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## [Installation issues on MacOS after trying to uninstall](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/installation-issues-on-macos-after-trying-to-uninstall/8698)

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**Author:** [@invictus1](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/invictus1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/installation-issues-on-macos-after-trying-to-uninstall/8698 "2026-03-17T06:12:04Z")

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Hi! I am very new to Python in general and Anaconda. I had a version installed but it did not open anymore. I tried to delete Anaconda following these steps: rm -rf ~/anaconda3 conda install anaconda-clean THIS LINE D…

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## [\[Installer\] C:\\ProgramData\\anaconda3 is not a valid conda directory](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/installer-c-programdata-anaconda3-is-not-a-valid-conda-directory/108449)

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**Author:** [@rootsmusic](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/rootsmusic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/installer-c-programdata-anaconda3-is-not-a-valid-conda-directory/108449 "2026-02-27T14:08:46Z")

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Today, I installed the Anaconda Distribution for Windows (2025.12-2). It installed successfully, but it didn’t create a base environment. So I’m trying to uninstall it by following the documentation for “Control Panel …

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## [Why my previous works (\*.ipynb) in school disappeared?](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/why-my-previous-works-ipynb-in-school-disappeared/108363)

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**Author:** [@hl1](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/hl1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/why-my-previous-works-ipynb-in-school-disappeared/108363 "2026-02-05T03:51:33Z")

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Dear all, Am I right that all my works (\*.ipynb) are stored in the cloud space of anaconda? https://nb.anaconda.com Why all my previous works (e.g HSI-Forecast\_byPytorch.ipynb) in school disappeared, after I logged …

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## [Conda install notebook](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/conda-install-notebook/108338)

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**Author:** [@Brooks](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Brooks)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/conda-install-notebook/108338 "2026-01-28T22:24:57Z")

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Hi. I am trying to run the command conda install notebook but get this error python \>=3.11,\<3.12.0a0 \*, which can be installed; │ ├─ notebook 7.0.8 would require And I am getting this error as well. pin on python =3.1…

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## [Data science and analytics patreon web](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/data-science-and-analytics-patreon-web/108330)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_Zubaida](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Dr_Zubaida)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/data-science-and-analytics-patreon-web/108330 "2026-01-25T09:20:16Z")

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Thank you for your suggestion. kind regards Dr Zubaida Khatoon

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## [Fresh install: error when starting Jupyter Notebook](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/fresh-install-error-when-starting-jupyter-notebook/108320)

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**Author:** [@William24](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/William24)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/fresh-install-error-when-starting-jupyter-notebook/108320 "2026-01-21T15:33:31Z")

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I have just installed Anaconda and I am getting the following error screen. Not sure why?

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## [Error when installing Miniconda / running conda: BrokenProcessPool](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/error-when-installing-miniconda-running-conda-brokenprocesspool/108322)

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**Author:** [@David59](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/David59)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 7:50am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/error-when-installing-miniconda-running-conda-brokenprocesspool/108322 "2026-01-21T07:50:28Z")

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I’m encountering the following error while installing Miniconda (during extraction/install) or running a conda-related step. The process fails with a multiprocessing/process-pool crash: Traceback (most recent call last)…

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## [I am quite stuck - Chosen path already exists - previously had Anaconda downloaded](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/i-am-quite-stuck-chosen-path-already-exists-previously-had-anaconda-downloaded/82911)

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**Author:** [@rohanbarodia](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/rohanbarodia)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/i-am-quite-stuck-chosen-path-already-exists-previously-had-anaconda-downloaded/82911 "2026-01-11T23:54:34Z")

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I know there is a thread already for this topic but I tried all of the solutions and it does not remedy this. I also contacted Apple supported but they couldn’t help.

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## [Where can I find the end-of-life dates?](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/where-can-i-find-the-end-of-life-dates/108191)

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**Author:** [@Calvin1](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Calvin1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/where-can-i-find-the-end-of-life-dates/108191 "2026-01-05T20:22:31Z")

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I need the end-of-life date for Anaconda 2021.11.X but would also benefit from the address that hosts the end-of-life dates for each version.

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## [Anaconda Windows 11 installation - jupytor roaming folder not created during installation](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/anaconda-windows-11-installation-jupytor-roaming-folder-not-created-during-installation/108146)

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**Author:** [@Kashif](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Kashif)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/anaconda-windows-11-installation-jupytor-roaming-folder-not-created-during-installation/108146 "2025-12-27T14:03:45Z")

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Hello, Apologies if this is not the right forum but I am at my wits end and need help. I have installed Anaconda on Windows 11 and cannot launch JupytorLab or JupytorNotebook. The reason appears to be that the Jupytor …

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## [Students in Data Science](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/students-in-data-science/1216)

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**Author:** [@IgniSHell](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/IgniSHell)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/students-in-data-science/1216 "2025-12-11T09:02:36Z")

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Hi, i am getting started in data science and me need help in maths. What will be me needs learn in maths? 1 course student…

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## [Best Practices Document for Federal Cybersecurity](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/best-practices-document-for-federal-cybersecurity/49734)

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**Author:** [@david.gietka](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/david.gietka)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/best-practices-document-for-federal-cybersecurity/49734 "2025-12-04T11:45:37Z")

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Hello Anaconda Community, I am not sure if this is the correct topic area, but my office is new to using Anaconda and is looking for best practices for cybersecurity and FISMA compliance such as: Code/library scanning…

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## [سررتُ كثيرًا بكوني جزءًا من هذا المجتمع الرائع، وأشعرُ بالراحة التامة مع هذا المجتمع المهني المحترف. شكرًا على الترحيب. ](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/topic/107947)

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**Author:** [@Lynda](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Lynda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/topic/107947 "2025-11-22T20:56:25Z")

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سررتُ كثيرًا بكوني جزءًا من هذا المجتمع الرائع، وأشعرُ بالراحة التامة مع هذا المجتمع المهني المحترف. شكرًا على الترحيب.

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## [My jupyter notebook is not fuctioning](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/my-jupyter-notebook-is-not-fuctioning/107897)

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**Author:** [@MUHAMAD\_ADIB](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/MUHAMAD_ADIB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 8:35am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/my-jupyter-notebook-is-not-fuctioning/107897 "2025-11-11T08:35:57Z")

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Hi, can someone help me fix my Jupyter notebook? when I try to open it, it will show this code : \[W 2025-11-11 16:30:29.359 ServerApp\] A \`\_jupyter\_server\_extension\_points\` function was not found in jupyter\_lsp. Instead…

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## [How to adjust Font size in Anaconda?](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/how-to-adjust-font-size-in-anaconda/107865)

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**Author:** [@Louis5](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Louis5)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/how-to-adjust-font-size-in-anaconda/107865 "2025-11-05T14:41:45Z")

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Question: Is there any way to adjust the font size in Anaconda? I find it too size and very difficult to read for newbe like me. Thanks

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## [AI Assisant does not show up after recent update](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/ai-assisant-does-not-show-up-after-recent-update/107857)

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**Author:** [@Mariusz](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Mariusz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/ai-assisant-does-not-show-up-after-recent-update/107857 "2025-11-04T10:08:39Z")

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Hello, Today I installed recent Anaconda update 2.7.0. After update finish I can not turn on AI assistant. Can you please support? Regards, Mariusz

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## [Anaconda3 - No download link](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/anaconda3-no-download-link/107854)

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**Author:** [@Johnny](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/Johnny)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 8:38am UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/anaconda3-no-download-link/107854 "2025-11-04T08:38:14Z")

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There are no download links for Anaconda. Anyone can send me the direct download link for anaconda3?

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