Because Python 2 is older, you might run into SSL certificate issues when trying to install new packages via conda install . You may need to update your openssl or use the -k flag to ignore SSL (though this is not recommended for security).

Once your download is complete, follow these steps to get up and running: For Windows Users: Double-click the .exe file.

Look for versions labeled Anaconda2 (e.g., Anaconda2-2019.10 ). This was the last major release for Python 2. Choose Your OS: Windows: Look for .exe files (64-bit or 32-bit). macOS: Look for .pkg or .sh files. Linux: Look for .sh installer scripts.