How to remove anaconda from windows completely?
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I installed Anaconda a while ago but recently decided to uninstall it and just install basic python 2.7.
I removed Anaconda and deleted all the directories and installed python 2.7.
But when I go to install PyGTK for Windows it says it will install it to the c:/users/.../Anaconda directory - this doesn't even exist. I want to install it to the c:/python-2.7 directory. Why does it think Anaconda is still installed? And how can I change this?
Python Solutions
Solution 1 - Python
In the folder where you installed Anaconda (Example: C:\Users\username\Anaconda3) there should be an executable called Uninstall-Anaconda.exe. Double click on this file to start uninstall Anaconda.
That should do the trick as well.
Solution 2 - Python
I think this is the official solution: https://docs.anaconda.com/anaconda/install/uninstall/
[Unfortunately I did the simple remove (Uninstall-Anaconda.exe in C:\Users\username\Anaconda3 following the answers in stack overflow) before I found the official article, so I have to get rid of everything manually.]
But for the rest of you the official full removal could be interesting, so I copied it here:
> To uninstall Anaconda, you can do a simple remove of the program. This > will leave a few files behind, which for most users is just fine. See > Option A. > > If you also want to remove all traces of the configuration files and > directories from Anaconda and its programs, you can download and use > the Anaconda-Clean program first, then do a simple remove. See Option > B. > > 1. Option A. Use simple remove to uninstall Anaconda: > - Windows–In the Control Panel, choose Add or Remove Programs or Uninstall a program, and then select Python 3.6 (Anaconda) or your > version of Python. > - [... also solutions for Mac and Linux are provided here: https://docs.anaconda.com/anaconda/install/uninstall/ ] > > 2. Option B: Full uninstall using Anaconda-Clean and simple remove. > > NOTE: Anaconda-Clean must be run before simple remove. > - Install the Anaconda-Clean package from Anaconda Prompt (Terminal on Linux or macOS): > > conda install anaconda-clean > > - In the same window, run one of these commands: > > - Remove all Anaconda-related files and directories with a confirmation prompt before deleting each one: > > anaconda-clean > > - Or, remove all Anaconda-related files and directories without being prompted to delete each one: > > anaconda-clean --yes > > Anaconda-Clean creates a backup of all files and directories that might be removed in a folder named .anaconda_backup in your home > directory. Also note that Anaconda-Clean leaves your data files in the > AnacondaProjects directory untouched. > > - After using Anaconda-Clean, follow the instructions above in Option A to uninstall Anaconda.
Solution 3 - Python
In my computer there wasn't a uninstaller in the Start Menu as well. But it worked it the Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a Program, and selecting Python(Anaconda64bits) in the menu. (Note that I'm using Win10)
Solution 4 - Python
If a clean re-install/uninstall did not work, this is because the Anaconda install is still listed in the registry.
- Start -> Run -> Regedit
- Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Software -> Python
- You may see 2 subfolders, Anaconda and PythonCore. Expand both and check the "Install Location" in the Install folder, it will be listed on the right.
- Delete either or both Anaconda and PythonCore folders, or the entire Python folder and the Registry path to install your Python Package to Anaconda will be gone.
Solution 5 - Python
Since I didn't have the uninstaller listed - the solution turned out to be to reinstall Anaconda and then uninstall it.
Solution 6 - Python
Anaconda comes with an uninstaller, which should have been installed in the Start menu.
Solution 7 - Python
To use Uninstall-Anaconda.exe in C:\Users\username\Anaconda3 is a good way.
Solution 8 - Python
Method1: To uninstall Anaconda3 go to the Anaconda3 folder, there u will be able to find an executable called Uninstall-Anaconda3.exe, double click on it. This should uninstall ur application. There are times when the shortcut of anaconda command prompt,jupyter notebook, spyder, etc exists, so delete those files too.
Method2 (Windows8): Go to control panel->Programs->Uninstall a Program and then select Anaconda3(Python3.1. 64-bit)in the menu.
Solution 9 - Python
It looks that some files are still left and some registry keys are left. So you can run revocleaner tool to remove those entries as well. Do a reboot and install again it should be doing it now. I also faced issue and by complete cleaning I got Rid of it.
Solution 10 - Python
On my machine (Win10), the uninstaller was located at C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3\Uninstall-Anaconda3.exe.
Solution 11 - Python
For windows-
- In the Control Panel, choose Add or Remove Programs or Uninstall a program, and then select Python 3.6 (Anaconda) or your version of Python.
- Use Windows Explorer to delete the envs and pkgs folders prior to Running the uninstall in the root of your installation.
Solution 12 - Python
there is a start item folder in C:\ drive. Remove ur anaconda3 folder there, simple and you are good to go. In my case I found here "C:\Users\pravu\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"
Solution 13 - Python
Go to C:\Users\username\Anaconda3 and search for Uninstall-Anaconda3.exe which will remove all the components of Anaconda.
Solution 14 - Python
- Uninstall Anaconda from control Panel
- Delete related folders, cache data and configurations from Users/user
- Delete from AppData folder from hidden list
- To remove start menu entry -> Go to C:/ProgramsData/Microsoft/Windows/ and delete Anaconda folder or search for anaconda in start menu and right click on anaconda prompt -> Show in Folder option. This will do almost cleaning of every anaconda file on your system.