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
- Press Windows + I to open Settings.
- Go to Apps.
- Click Installed apps.
- Search for Vim, click the ⋮ (three dots) ➡️ Uninstall ➡️ Uninstall.
- Click Yes on the security prompt ➡️ Next ➡️ Uninstall.
- After uninstallation is complete, click Finish.
Method 2: Uninstall Vim via Control Panel
- Press Windows + R.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
appwiz.cpl
- Find Vim, then right-click ➡️ Uninstall/Change.
- Click Yes on the security prompt ➡️ Next ➡️ Uninstall.
- 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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