How to Uninstall Vim 9.1 on Windows 10/11 (2026) | Step-by-Step Guide

This step-by-step guide explains how to completely uninstall Vim 9.1 from Windows 10 and Windows 11, including post-uninstall cleanup.


Step 1: Uninstall Vim

You can uninstall Vim using either of the two methods below.

Method 1: Uninstall Vim via Windows Settings

  1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
  2. Go to Apps.
  3. Click Installed apps.
  4. Search for Vim, click the ⋮ (three dots) ➡️ Uninstall ➡️ Uninstall.
  5. Click Yes on the security prompt ➡️ Next ➡️ Uninstall.
  6. After uninstallation is complete, click Finish.

Method 2: Uninstall Vim via Control Panel

  1. Press Windows + R.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter:
appwiz.cpl
  1. Find Vim, then right-click ➡️ Uninstall/Change.
  2. Click Yes on the security prompt ➡️ Next ➡️ Uninstall.
  3. After uninstallation is complete, click Finish.

Step 2: Cleanup Post Uninstall

To completely remove Vim-related files, delete the following folders/files if they exist:

%USERPROFILE%\vimfiles
%USERPROFILE%\_viminfo

Step 3: Verify Uninstallation

Open Command Prompt and run the following command:

vim --version

If Vim has been successfully uninstalled, you will see an error message similar to:

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

✅ Vim 9.1 has been successfully removed from your Windows system.

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