How To Uninstall Python On Windows
Pythons is a programming language for creating and designing websites, software, WebAPIs, and task automation. If you want to install the latest version of Python, you need to uninstall the already installed version from windows.
You may want to uninstall it because you no longer want to use it, or there could be any reason that made you uninstall it. In this article, we will discuss two methods of how to uninstall python on windows.
1- How To Uninstall Python from Windows via Graphic User Interface (GUI)
The GUI of windows makes it easy to uninstall unwanted applications due to its user-friendly interface. Follow these steps to uninstall python via GUI.
- Open the control panel by typing it in the “Startup” menu.
- Find the “ Programs” option in the control panel. The subheading will be under the programs option “ Uninstall the program”. Click on it.
- Clicking on it opens a new window with all the installed programs. Find the Python setup file from the list.
- Right-click on the Python file to open the options. Click on the uninstall option.
- As you click on the uninstall option, the uninstallation process will begin.
- Wait until the loading completes; windows will notify you about the successful uninstallation.
2- How To Uninstall Python From Windows using Command Line
If for any reason, you are unable to uninstall it by the control panel method, you can try uninstalling python from windows by using the command line. Follow these steps to uninstall python by this method.
- Open the windows command prompt. To do this, Press the “ Windows+R” shortcut key to open the run box. Type “Cmd” in the drop-down menu and hit the “OK” button.
- Verify whether python is installed on the system or not. Check which version of python is installed.
- Check out the Python location where it is installed using the where command.
- Run the “ cd” command to change the present working directory to the location where python is installed.
- Delete its execution file to uninstall python from windows.
- Check out its version by verifying its installation.
FAQ’S
Can I delete Python from my computer?
You can uninstall Python from the control panel and via the command line method from your computer. You can remove it to enable its functions from your Windows or Macbook.
Should I uninstall Python?
If pythons came with your operating system, removing them is not recommended because it may affect the functions of other apps.
Can python harm my computer?
Python is completely safe to use. Installing python will not expose any of the security issues. It protects your system from attackers.