title: IPython console stuck on "Connecting to kernel..." (Spyder v3.2.6, Py 3.6, Windows 10, 64x)
body: <p>Please bear with me, as I'm new to python and Stackoverflow.</p>
  
  <p>When starting Spyder (v3.2.6), my IPython console gets stuck on <strong><em>"Connecting to kernel..."</em></strong></p>
  
  <p>All the solutions to similar inquiries that I can find seem to involve Anaconda, which I don't have installed (to my knowledge), and would prefer not to unless its absolutely necessary.</p>
  
  <p>I've tried <em>opening new IPython consoles</em>, <em>restarting the kernel</em>, <em>restarting Spyder</em>, <em>resetting Spyder to factor default settings</em>, but to no avail. </p>
  
  <p>Any help is appreciated!</p>