[FIXED] Anaconda Spyder Error Installing - Acess Denied (Error 13)

Issue

I am trying to install Spyder ide from Anaconda Python, but the error 13 - acess denied to update the python, as listed below raises. Can anyone help me with it ?

C:>conda install -c anaconda spyder Solving environment: done

Package Plan

environment location: C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3

added / updated specs: - spyder

The following packages will be UPDATED:

ca-certificates: 2018.03.07-0         --> 2018.03.07-0         anaconda
certifi:         2018.4.16-py36_0     --> 2018.4.16-py36_0     anaconda
conda:           4.5.4-py36_0         --> 4.5.11-py36_0        anaconda
openssl:         1.0.2o-h8ea7d77_0    --> 1.0.2o-h8ea7d77_0    anaconda
qt:              5.9.5-vc14he4a7d60_0 --> 5.9.5-vc14he4a7d60_0 anaconda [vc14]
spyder:          3.2.8-py36_0         --> 3.2.8-py36_0         anaconda

Proceed ([y]/n)? y

Preparing transaction: done Verifying transaction: done Executing transaction: failed ERROR conda.core.link:_execute(502): An error occurred while uninstalling package 'defaults::conda-4.5.4-py36_0'. PermissionError(13, 'Acess denied') Attempting to roll back.

Rolling back transaction: done

PermissionError(13, 'Acess Denied')

Solution

Launch the PowerShell/Cmd in admin mode.

Answered By - Unicone