# Want to download python3.6.x but don't know how

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**Created:** [January 27, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/want-to-download-python3-6-x-but-dont-know-how/91766 "2025-01-27T14:49:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![YIKUN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/00a5b5/32.png) [@YIKUN](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/YIKUN)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/want-to-download-python3-6-x-but-dont-know-how/91766/1 "2025-01-27T14:49:12Z")

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I could only find anaconda with python3.12 for windows now, where can I find anaconda packs with previous python versions?

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**Author:** ![CrystalS](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/anaconda/user_avatar/forum.anaconda.com/crystals/32/569_2.png) [@CrystalS](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/CrystalS)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/want-to-download-python3-6-x-but-dont-know-how/91766/2 "2025-02-03T16:23:39Z")

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You can search the release notes for which version of the Distribution installer has the version of Python you want: [https://docs.anaconda.com/anaconda/release-notes/](https://docs.anaconda.com/anaconda/release-notes/)  
Older Anaconda Distribution installers are available in the archive: [Index of /](https://repo.anaconda.com/archive/)  
Miniconda installers are available here: [Index of /](https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda/)  
More details in the documentation: [Using older versions of Anaconda Distribution — Anaconda documentation](https://docs.anaconda.com/anaconda/advanced-install/old-os/)

Also, you can install the latest version - and create an environment with an older version of Python. Docs on using conda environments: [Environments — Anaconda documentation](https://docs.anaconda.com/working-with-conda/environments/)

Hope this helps!

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**Author:** ![mrsimon07](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/anaconda/user_avatar/forum.anaconda.com/mrsimon07/32/6812_2.png) [@mrsimon07](https://forum.anaconda.com/u/mrsimon07)\
**Post date:** [June 10, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.anaconda.com/t/want-to-download-python3-6-x-but-dont-know-how/91766/3 "2026-06-10T14:39:30Z")

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> [@YIKUN](#):
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> I could only find anaconda with python3.12 for windows now, where can I find anaconda packs with previous python versions?

If you need an older Python version, you can usually install the latest Anaconda and then create a separate environment with the specific Python release you want using `conda create -n myenv python=3.10` (or another version). Older Anaconda installers are also available in Anaconda’s archive section. Similar to how [Easter UCAT Prep](https://dreammedic.co.uk/easter-ucat-foundation-course/) materials are updated while still supporting older study methods, Anaconda lets you work with previous Python versions without needing an outdated base installation.