Can't update to 26.09 - install failed to run - traceback error

See the suggested solutions above.

But because this thread is getting long, I’ll summarize –

  1. Uninstall Anki through your Windows system.
  2. If anything is still at either of these program locations – Managing Files - Anki Manual – delete those folders.
    • If you installed somewhere other than the default location, you can right-click on any shortcut to Anki and “Open file location” (which may be inside “Properties”).
    • Your user data is stored separately from the program, so as long as you don’t delete that, your collection will be fine.
  3. Go to Anki - powerful, intelligent flashcards to download and install the new release.