Windows error: Failed to create Anaconda menus or Failed to add Anaconda to the system PATH
During installation on a Windows system, a dialog box appears that says “Failed to create Anaconda menus, Abort Retry Ignore” or “Failed to add Anaconda to the system PATH.” There are many possible Windows causes for this.
Solution
Try these solutions, in order:
- Do not install on a PATH longer than 1024 characters
- Turn off anti-virus programs during install, then turn back on
- Uninstall all previous Python installations
- Clear all PATHs related to Python in sysdm.cpl file
- Delete any previously set up Java PATHs
- If JDK is installed, uninstall it.
Ref:
https://github.com/ContinuumIO/anaconda-issues/issues/732
https://docs.anaconda.com/anaconda/user-guide/troubleshooting#windows-error-failed-to-create-anaconda-menus-or-failed-to-add-anaconda-to-the-system-path