How to Uninstall PyCharm on Windows 10/11 (2025) | Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Uninstall PyCharm on Windows 10/11 (2025) | Step-by-Step Guide

Below is a complete step-by-step guide to uninstall PyCharm on Windows 10/11 (2025). You can follow any one of the three methods listed below.

Method 1: Uninstall Using the PyCharm Uninstaller (.exe)

  1. Go to the following location: 
    C:\Program Files\JetBrains\PyCharm 2025.3.1\bin
  2. Run Uninstall.exe
  3. Check the boxes:
    • Delete cache
    • Delete settings
  4. Click Uninstall

Method 2: Uninstall via Windows Settings

  1. Press Windows + I to open Settings
  2. Go to Apps
  3. Click Installed apps
  4. Search for PyCharm
  5. Click ⋮ (three dots) → Uninstall → Uninstall
  6. Check the boxes:
    • Delete cache
    • Delete settings
  7. Click Uninstall

Method 3: Uninstall via Control Panel

  1. Press Windows + R
  2. Type: 
    appwiz.cpl
  3. Press Enter
  4. Find PyCharm in the list
  5. Right-click → Uninstall
  6. Check the boxes:
    • Delete cache
    • Delete settings
  7. Click Uninstall

Post-Uninstall Cleanup (Recommended)

Delete the following folders if they still exist:

  • %APPDATA%\JetBrains\
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\JetBrains\
  • C:\Program Files\JetBrains\

Verify PyCharm Is Completely Uninstalled ✅

  • ✔ PyCharm does not appear in the Start Menu
  • ✔ No PyCharm desktop shortcut exists
  • ✔ Running pycharm in Command Prompt returns “command not found”

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