Q:

Anaconda '\microsoft was unexpected at this time' error

When I input conda command like conda install in the anaconda prompt, I have some error message 

'\microsoft was unexpected at this time'

I check double quotes or some spell error, but I could't find it. 
Anyone can help me? 

A:

Your python interpreter is installed in a directory that contain spaces and special characters, such as:  the "Program Files (x86)" 
Install Anaconda in D:\myAnaconda or any other directory, whose path doesn't include space or any special character. 
you may find this thread useful: Visual Studio Command Prompt gives "\Common was unexpected at this time"

