Automating conda Python script on an admin-locked Windows computer.

automating_conda_python_script.md

1. Install Python via Anaconda

https://www.anaconda.com/download

2. Initialise conda into your shell

For Powershell:

conda init powershell

For Command Prompt:

conda init cmd.exe

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/64149680/how-can-i-activate-a-conda-environment-from-powershell

3. Write a batch script that activates conda

:: Activates the default conda environment:
call activate base 
:: Executes the script:
python "clean_up_old_sql_files.py" 

Note that calling conda activate base would not work as the rest of the .bat file would not execute as a new shell has been launched. At least this is the problem I had and using call is the solution.

4. Automate the .bat script via Windows Task Scheduler