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

Below is a complete step-by-step guide to uninstall Neovim from Windows 10 or Windows 11.

Step 1: Uninstall Neovim

You can follow any one of the methods below:

Method 1: Uninstall Neovim via Windows Settings

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Apps.
3. Click on Installed apps.
4. Search for Neovim and click the ⋮ (three dots) → Uninstall → Uninstall.
5. Click Yes if a security prompt appears.

Method 2: Uninstall Neovim via Control Panel

1. Press Windows + R.
2. Type the following and press Enter:

appwiz.cpl

3. Locate Neovim, right-click on it, and select Uninstall.
4. Click Yes if a security prompt appears.

Step 2: Cleanup Post Uninstall

After uninstalling Neovim, delete the following folders to remove leftover files:

%LOCALAPPDATA%\nvim
%LOCALAPPDATA%\nvim-data

Step 3: Verify Uninstallation

Open Command Prompt and run the following command:

nvim

If Neovim has been successfully uninstalled, you will see the following output:

'nvim' is not recognized as an internal or external command.