Knime extensions not installing

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Hi @Emeka_Monyei , welcome to the KNIME Community.

This same error is discussed in the following post

Python Extension Error on Windows

Hello, I am encountering this error when trying to install Knime extensions for python (Conda integration, Python integration and python scripting). An error occurred while installing the items session context was:(profile=KNIMEProfile, phase=org.eclipse.equinox.internal.p2.engine.phases.Install, operand=null → [R]org.knime.pythonscripting.channel.v1.bin.win32.x86_64 5.2.1.v202401231642, action=org.knime.product.p2.actions.ShellExec). ShellExec command exited non-zero exit value: Kindly ass…

Although you say you are not using a vpn, is it possible that you are using a proxy, or have a firewall that is blocking access as mentioned in the above?