"import tensorflow as tf" fails on Windows 10 with gpu

Question

I've installed Python 3.6.5, and "pip3 install --upgrade tensorflow-gpu" succeeded. Then "import tensorflow as tf" gives the following error:

    Traceback (most recent call last):
      File "C:\Program     Files\Python36\lib\site-packages\tensorflow\python\pywrap_tensorflow.py", line 58, in <module>
    from tensorflow.python.pywrap_tensorflow_internal import *
      File "C:\Program     Files\Python36\lib\site-packages\tensorflow\python\pywrap_tensorflow_internal.py", line 18, in <module>
    _pywrap_tensorflow_internal = swig_import_helper()
      File "C:\Program     Files\Python36\lib\site-packages\tensorflow\python\pywrap_tensorflow_internal.py", line 17, in swig_import_helper
    return importlib.import_module(mname)
      File "C:\Program     Files\Python36\lib\importlib\__init__.py", line 126, in import_module
    return _bootstrap._gcd_import(name[level:], package, level)
    ImportError: DLL load failed: A dynamic link library (DLL) initialization routine failed.

    During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred:

    Traceback (most recent call last):
      File "<string>", line 1, in <module>
      File "C:\Program     Files\Python36\lib\site-packages\tensorflow\__init__.py", line 24, in <module>
    from tensorflow.python import *  # pylint: disable=redefined-builtin
      File "C:\Program     Files\Python36\lib\site-packages\tensorflow\python\__init__.py", line 49, in <module>
    from tensorflow.python import pywrap_tensorflow
      File "C:\Program     Files\Python36\lib\site-packages\tensorflow\python\pywrap_tensorflow.py", line 74, in <module>
    raise ImportError(msg)
ImportError: Traceback (most recent call last):
      File "C:\Program     Files\Python36\lib\site-packages\tensorflow\python\pywrap_tensorflow.py", line 58, in <module>
    from tensorflow.python.pywrap_tensorflow_internal import *
      File "C:\Program     Files\Python36\lib\site-packages\tensorflow\python\pywrap_tensorflow_internal.py", line 18, in <module>
    _pywrap_tensorflow_internal = swig_import_helper()
      File "C:\Program     Files\Python36\lib\site-packages\tensorflow\python\pywrap_tensorflow_internal.py", line 17, in swig_import_helper
    return importlib.import_module(mname)
      File "C:\Program     Files\Python36\lib\importlib\__init__.py", line 126, in import_module
    return _bootstrap._gcd_import(name[level:], package, level)
    ImportError: DLL load failed: A dynamic link library (DLL) initialization routine failed.

I've searched for this error, and haven't found a match. Previous similar questions on Stack Overflow have different error messages.

Edit: I installed the default cuDNN V7.1, but Tensorflow instructions specify V7.0. I will downgrade and try again.

Edit: Downgraded to cuDNN V7.0.5, got exact same error messages.

Edit: Tried answer from suggested similar question asked a year ago, changed name of cudnn64_7.dll to cudnn64_5.dll, then to cudnn64_6.dll, both gave exact same error messages.

Possible duplicate of [Cannot import Tensorflow for GPU on Windows 10](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/43577923/cannot-import-tensorflow-for-gpu-on-windows-10) — Dr. Snoopy, Apr 13 '18 at 12:28
@MatiasValdenegro Seems like another trace, though. Don't think it's a dupe. — Bram Vanroy, Apr 13 '18 at 12:31
@BramVanroy Yes, there are too many duplicates with the same error message, I just hit the wrong one :) — Dr. Snoopy, Apr 13 '18 at 12:37

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 13 '18 at 12:22

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I am also faced that problem. Install Anaconda. Then create new virtual environment and install tensorflow using conda install tensorflow refer tensorflow documentaion

answered Apr 13 '18 at 12:22

Dhinakaran

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 13 '18 at 12:30

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This GitHub issue clears it up, stating that you need to install C++ Redist.

answered Apr 13 '18 at 12:30

Bram Vanroy

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I installed the Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Update 3, and it has no effect on the error – Ken Homer Apr 13 '18 at 15:06

score 0 · Answer 3 · edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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(Clean?) Install Anaconda
Using Anaconda's Navigator, create a new environment (I call it Tensorflow).
In this new environment, search for and install Tensorflow gpu. (This will install package dependencies.)

That should be it.

edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

Community

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answered Jul 23 '18 at 20:11

PaoloTCS

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"import tensorflow as tf" fails on Windows 10 with gpu

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