Persistent "Failed to extract packages" during installation on corporate workstation

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Hello Anaconda Community,

I’m encountering repeated “Failed to extract packages” errors during installation attempts on a corporate-managed Windows workstation. Here’s what I’ve tried:

  1. Installers tested:

  2. Error pattern:

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    [Errno 0] Error: Failed to extract packages (observed at 30-50% progress)

    No specific file mentioned. Fails consistently across versions.

  3. Environment constraints:

    • Corporate network with possible firewall/proxy restrictions

    • Enterprise antivirus (unknown vendor) likely active

    • Limited admin rights (can run installers but may lack system permissions)

Troubleshooting attempted:
:white_check_mark: Disabled real-time antivirus protection temporarily
:white_check_mark: Verified SHA-256 checksums of installers
:white_check_mark: Ran installer as Administrator
:cross_mark: Unable to check corporate proxy settings (restricted access)

Questions:

  1. Are there known conflicts with enterprise security tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, McAfee)?

  2. Could network isolation cause partial package extraction failure?

  3. Any diagnostic commands to identify blocked files?

  4. Recommended workarounds for restricted environments?

Appreciate any guidance!