Keras Install Guide using TensorFlow in Anaconda for Windows 10

CPU Version (GPU Version here)

1. Download Anaconda

     a) https://www.anaconda.com/download/

     b) Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 when given the option

2. Run the prompt and upgrade pip

     a) Anaconda Prompt should be in the start menu

     b) python -m pip install --upgrade pip

3. Downgrade to Python 3.6.7

     a) conda install python=3.6.7 (type "y" at prompt after the environment solves)

4. Create TensorFlow Environment

     a) conda create --name tf_cpu

5. Enter TensorFlow Environment

     a) activate tf_cpu ("deactivate" to exit environment later)

6. Install TensorFlow

     a) pip install --upgrade tensorflow

OR

     b) pip install --upgrade https://storage.googleapis.com/tensorflow/windows/cpu/tensorflow-1.12.0-cp36-cp36m-win_amd64.whl

7. Install Keras

     a) pip install keras

8. Download test file and save to your user folder (ex. C:\Users\YourUserName)

     a) Download File (mnist_mlp.py)

9. Run file

     a) python mnist_mlp.py