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

Below is a step-by-step guide to uninstall Python and Python Launcher on Windows 10/11:

Follow any of the 2 methods below:

Method 1: Uninstall via Windows Settings

  1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
  2. Go to Apps.
  3. Click Installed apps.
  4. Search for Python and click ⋮ (three dots)UninstallUninstall.
  5. Once uninstallation is complete, click Close.
  6. Search for Python Launcher and click ⋮ (three dots)UninstallUninstall.

Method 2: Uninstall via Control Panel

  1. Press Windows + R.
  2. Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter.
  3. Find Python and right-click → Uninstall.
  4. Once uninstallation is complete, click Close.
  5. Find Python Launcher and click Uninstall.

Post-Uninstall Cleanup

Delete these folders if present to remove leftover files:

  • C:\Program Files\PythonXXX\
  • %APPDATA%\Python\
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\Python\
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Python\

VERIFY Python UNINSTALL

Open Command Prompt and type:

python --version

You should see the output:

'python' is not recognized as an internal or external command

VERIFY Python Launcher UNINSTALL

Open Command Prompt and type:

py --version

You should see the output:

'py' is not recognized as an internal or external command

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