# Using Pre-packaged Python Distribution: Anaconda

Anaconda is a packaged compilation of Python which have all the libraries widely used in Data science. We can follow the following steps to setup Python environment using Anaconda −

- **Step 1** − First, we need to download the required installation package from Anaconda distribution. The link for the same is [www.anaconda.com/distribution/](https://www.anaconda.com/products/individual). You can choose from Windows, Mac and Linux OS as per your requirement.
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- **Step 2** − Next, select the Python version you want to install on your machine. The latest Python version is 3.7. There you will get the options for 64-bit and 32-bit Graphical installer both.
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- **Step 3** − After selecting the OS and Python version, it will download the Anaconda installer on your computer. Now, double click the file and the installer will install Anaconda package.
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- **Step 4** − For checking whether it is installed or not, open a command prompt and type Python as follows −
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- ![Python Distribution](https://www.tutorialspoint.com/machine_learning_with_python/images/python_distribution.jpg)You can also check this in detailed video lecture at [www.tutorialspoint.com/python\_essentials\_online\_training/getting\_started\_with\_anaconda.asp](https://www.tutorialspoint.com/python_essentials_online_training/getting_started_with_anaconda.asp).