Uninstall Renpy Verified Review

In this guide, we will walk you through the thoroughly, covering Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Before we dive into the uninstallation process, let's explore some reasons why you might want to uninstall Ren'Py:

Ren'Py projects (visual novels) can be stored either inside the Ren'Py folder or separately. To fully uninstall : uninstall renpy

If Ren'Py or a specific game built with Ren'Py was installed using a standard Windows installer ( .exe or .msi ), you should uninstall it through the system settings:

Ren'Py stores global settings, persistent data, and game saves in a hidden directory separate from the SDK. If you want a clean slate, you must delete these as well. Press Win + R on your keyboard. Type %appdata% and hit Enter . Locate the folder named RenPy . In this guide, we will walk you through

However, once you run the launcher and begin creating or playing games, Ren’Py generates external folders to save your preferences, project paths, and text editor configurations. Simply deleting the main Ren’Py folder will leave these ghost files behind. Step 1: Back Up Your Projects (Crucial)

rm -rf ~/.renpy/persistent

: Drag the Ren’Py folder from your Applications (or wherever you moved it after mounting the DMG) to the Trash . 2. Back Up or Remove Your Projects

Right-click the folder and select , or press Shift + Delete to bypass the Recycle Bin. Step 2: Clear Hidden Persistent Data If you want a clean slate, you must delete these as well

Locate the main folder where you extracted Ren'Py (e.g., C:\renpy-8.x.x-sdk ).