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Upgrading MiniConda from 32-bit to 64-bit

I accidentally installed the wrong Windows version (32-bit) of MiniConda onto my work computer and want to change it to 64-bit. What would be the best way to accomplish this task without causing issues of dependencies?

Would it be to just download the 64-bit installer here and hopefully it can correct the dependencies? Or should I uninstall all of the files in the /miniconda/ folder and then install with the correct .exe file?

Any advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Solution

  • There is no upgrade from 32 to 64 bit

    1. save your environment configuration in a file:
    conda env export > environment.yml
    1. uninstall miniconda 32-bit
    2. install miniconda 64-bit
    3. restore your environment
    conda env create -f environment.yml

    And when using Miniconda familiarize yourself with:

    https://conda.io/projects/conda/en/latest/user-guide/tasks/manage-environments.html#