title: anaconda - path environment variable in windows
body: <p>I am trying to run python from the windows command prompt (windows 10). So the result is the typical one when the path environment variable is not configured</p>
  
  <pre><code> c:\windows\system32&gt;python
  'python' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable
   program or batch file
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>however, I am not sure which is the right directory I should set up in the path variable.</p>
  
  <p>I tried a few variations, and none of them work, including:</p>
  
  <pre><code>c:\users\xxx\anaconda3
  c:\users\xxx\anaconda3\Scripts
  c:\users\xxx\anaconda3\libs\python34
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>and none of them works.</p>
  
  <p>Does anyone have experience with this particular system constellation (windows, anaconda). Thanks.</p>