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PermissionError raised from .ipython/.matplotlib/folders when starting the kernel/using the IPython Console

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Searched the issues page for similar reports
Read the relevant sections of the Spyder Troubleshooting Guide and followed its advice
Reproduced the issue after updating with conda update spyder (or pip, if not using Anaconda)
Could not reproduce inside jupyter qtconsole (if console-related)
Tried basic troubleshooting (if a bug/error)
- Restarted Spyder
- Reset preferences with spyder --reset
- Reinstalled the latest version of Anaconda
- Tried the other applicable steps from the Troubleshooting Guide
Completed the Problem Description, Steps to Reproduce and Version sections below

Problem Description

I open Spyder and get a traceback error indicating the kernel cannot be stated.

What steps reproduce the problem?

Open Spyder after a standard Anaconda installation

Note: I then try going to Consoles>restart kernel and Spyder goes into a loop saying “Kernel died, restarting”

What is the expected output? What do you see instead?

Kernel should start allowing me to use Spyder

Paste Traceback/Error Below (if applicable)


PASTE TRACEBACK HERE

Versions

Spyder version: 4.1.3
Python version: 3.7
Qt version:
PyQt version:
Operating System name/version: Windows 10 Enterprise

Dependencies

PASTE DEPENDENCIES HERE

Issue Analytics

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Created 3 years ago
Comments:6 (3 by maintainers)

Top GitHub Comments

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galtechcommented, Jul 16, 2020

I’ve done that. It looks good now @dalthviz Thank you for your help.

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dalthvizcommented, Jul 16, 2020

@galtech seems like you need to check the permissions for the folders in your home directory and their content (in this case .matplolib) and give your user (the one you are using to run Spyder) the appropriate access as you did with the .ipython folder.

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