How to Uninstall Eclipse on Windows 10/11 (2026) | Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Uninstall Eclipse on Windows 10/11 (2026) | Step-by-Step Guide

To uninstall Eclipse on Windows 10/11, you need to manually delete the Eclipse installation folder, remove workspace files, and clean up related data. Eclipse doesn’t appear in “Programs and Features” because it’s not installed like typical software.

Step-by-step guide to uninstall Eclipse on Windows

1. Delete Eclipse installation folder

  • Find the folder: Navigate to where Eclipse is installed.
  • Common locations: C:\eclipse or C:\Users\<YourName>\eclipse
  • Remove it: Right-click the folder and select Delete.

2. Delete Eclipse workspace folder

  • Purpose: The workspace stores your projects and IDE settings.
  • Default location: C:\Users\<YourName>\eclipse-workspace
  • Remove it: Delete the folder if you no longer need your projects. Back up first if unsure.

3. Delete configuration and cache folder

  • Hidden caches: Eclipse leaves behind configuration and plugin caches.
  • Locations to remove:
    • C:\Users\<YourName>\.eclipse
    • C:\Users\<YourName>\.p2
    • C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Eclipse Installer
    • C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Eclipse
  • Action: Delete these folders to fully remove cached plugins and settings.

Note: If you do not find AppData folder, click on View -> Show -> Hidden Items.

Tips and cautions

  • Backup projects: Copy your workspace before deleting if you may need your code later.
  • Environment variables: If you added PATH or JAVA_HOME for Eclipse, review and clean them in System Properties.
  • Java runtime: If Java was installed solely for Eclipse, consider uninstalling it via Programs and Features.

Note: After reinstalling Eclipse, the .p2 and .eclipse folders will be recreated automatically.

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