Matplotlib not recognized as a module when importing in Python -

i've been attempting install matplotlib graphing project in python. in accordance recommendation matplotlib website, installed anaconda pre-packaged python distributor. anaconda seems have installed correctly. install matplotlib, typed in command line:

pip install matplotlib 

which brings multiple messages stating: "requirement satisfied." when in python script typed:

import matplotlib.pyplot plt 

i received error message stating:

importerror: no module named matplotlib.pyplot 

i'm using old windows xp operating system.

i've looked everywhere help, , have tried installing matplotlib numerous times via command line! appreciated... thank you!!

make sure version of pip corresponds version of python. 1 way following:

python -m pip install matplotlib 

the -m module means in site-packages python pip module.

you can do:

>>> import sys >>> print("\n".join(sys.path)) 

to list path understood python, check whether matplotlib indeed on 1 of listed paths (usually site-packages).

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to find locations of pip , python use following on windows console:

where python pip 

from path should able determine whether pip , python same package. if not, uninstall 1 of python installations, or @ least remove path variable.