Anaconda3 with existing Python Installation

Question

I have Installed Anaconda3 (64bit) and I already have a Python 2.7 Installation on the default path (Windows 10). When I start the python.exe from the new Anaconda Installation, I cannot import numpy, as it fails to load multiarray. Is it possible to have different python istallation at the same time? If yes, how can I prevent python from loading old files / modules and only import from the current environment? Thanks!

Answer 1

I solved this problem after all. After reinstalling the module I discovered that

conda uninstall

leaves a version of numpy behind. conda install would always install two versions, one hidden in the file explorer. I deleted both using conda remove AND pip remove and reinstalled numpy using pip install numpy (instead of using conda) and it finally solved my issues!