Here's the steps (my non-computer-savvy girlfriend had to figure this one out for me, but unlike all the far more complicated processes one can find online, this one works)
- Open Control Panel
- Click "Uninstall a Program"
- Scroll down to Python and click uninstall for each version you don't want anymore.
This works on Windows 7 out of the box, no additional programs or scripts required.
Answer from ArtOfWarfare on Stack OverflowHere's the steps (my non-computer-savvy girlfriend had to figure this one out for me, but unlike all the far more complicated processes one can find online, this one works)
- Open Control Panel
- Click "Uninstall a Program"
- Scroll down to Python and click uninstall for each version you don't want anymore.
This works on Windows 7 out of the box, no additional programs or scripts required.
You will also have to look in your system path. Python puts itself there and does not remove itself: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000549.htm
Your problems probably started because your python path is pointing to the wrong one.
so im on win10 and running python 3.8.3 and my pip suddenly stopped working and couldnt get it to work anymore. i tried lots of things but sadly nothing .
so i would like to completely remove python ( and the cache or whatever will be scattered or left behind by the installer) . anyone can help me on this
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Solution:
UNHIDE ALL FOLDERS BEFORE FOLLOWING DOWN...
- Go to C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Programs
- Delete Python Folder
- Go to Control Panel >> Uninstall a Program
- Right Click on Python and then Change/Modify
- Click on Repair Python. Note: This may or may not fail, but be patient
- Now Again go to step 3
- Now, after step 3, uninstall Python
Now you should be able to install a new fresh version.
It's also possible to execute the python3 installer again, you get option to repair or uninstall. Just choose uninstall, it will be done properly.
in case you still need it.
first of all, it's never advisable to uninstall python. check for instance this link.
having said this, Ubuntu 16.04 does not depend (wasn't build) on Python 3.9 (check this out, for instance). thus, and in principle you shouldn't be having problems fully uninstalling it... as it was my case.
i had no troubles following these steps; which for you/me would be something like:
sudo apt-get clean
sudo apt-get autoremove --purge
sudo apt-get remove python3.9
sudo apt-get autoremove
good luck! Install synaptic using
sudo apt install synapticOpen synaptic

Search for "python 3.9"

Right click on "python 3.9" and Select "mark for complete removal"

Click apply