53.8k views
0 votes
How to Uninstall Anaconda on Mac and Windows?

User Chucktator
by
7.9k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Final answer:

To uninstall Anaconda, remove the installation directory and edit system paths on Mac using Terminal, or use the Programs and Features window to uninstall it on Windows, followed by removing environment variables.

Step-by-step explanation:

The process of uninstalling Anaconda on both Mac and Windows operating systems involves a few steps. It's important to follow these steps carefully to ensure that all components of the Anaconda distribution are completely removed from your system.

Uninstall Anaconda on Mac

  1. Open Terminal.
  2. Type the command 'rm -rf ~/anaconda3' (if you installed Anaconda to the default directory) to remove the Anaconda directory.
  3. Remove Anaconda from your .bash_profile file by opening it with a text editor and deleting any paths associated with Anaconda.

Uninstall Anaconda on Windows

  1. Open the Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
  2. Select Programs and Features.
  3. Find Anaconda in the list of installed programs and uninstall it by following the prompts.

Remember to also delete any environment variables linked to Anaconda by accessing your system settings. After these steps, Anaconda should be completely uninstalled from your computer.

User Ololobus
by
7.2k points

Related questions

asked Jan 9, 2024 110k views
Lynxlynxlynx asked Jan 9, 2024
by Lynxlynxlynx
7.4k points
1 answer
3 votes
110k views
asked Jun 4, 2024 231k views
Justin Ryder asked Jun 4, 2024
by Justin Ryder
8.2k points
1 answer
3 votes
231k views
asked Dec 12, 2024 132k views
Avishorp asked Dec 12, 2024
by Avishorp
8.5k points
1 answer
1 vote
132k views