How to uninstall mini conda? python How to uninstall mini conda? python python python

How to uninstall mini conda? python


In order to uninstall miniconda, simply remove the miniconda folder,

rm -r ~/miniconda/

As for avoiding conflicts between different Python environments, you can use virtual environments. In particular, with Miniconda, the following workflow could be used,

$ wget https://repo.continuum.io/miniconda/Miniconda3-3.7.0-Linux-x86_64.sh -O ~/miniconda.sh$ bash miniconda$ conda env remove --yes -n new_env    # remove the environement new_env if it exists (optional)$ conda create --yes -n new_env pip numpy pandas scipy matplotlib scikit-learn nltk ipython-notebook seaborn python=2$ activate new_env$ # pip install modules if needed, run python scripts, etc  # everything will be installed in the new_env  # located in ~/miniconda/envs/new_env$ deactivate


The proper way to fully uninstall conda (Anaconda / Miniconda):

  1. Remove all conda-related files and directories using the Anaconda-Clean package

    conda activate your_conda_env_nameconda install anaconda-cleananaconda-clean # add `--yes` to avoid being prompted to delete each one
  2. Remove your entire conda directory

    rm -rf ~/miniconda3
  3. Remove the line which adds the conda path to the PATH environment variable

    vi ~/.bashrc# -> Search for conda and delete the lines containing it# -> If you're not sure if the line belongs to conda, comment it instead of deleting it just to be safesource ~/.bashrc
  4. Remove the backup folder created by the the Anaconda-Clean packageNOTE: Think twice before doing this, because after that you won't be able to restore anything from your old conda installation!

    rm -rf ~/.anaconda_backup

Reference: Official conda documentation


If you are using windows, just search for miniconda and you'll find the folder. Go into the folder and you'll find a miniconda uninstall exe file. Run it.