Uninstall Renpy

To uninstall Ren'Py, you do not use a standard Windows "Add or Remove Programs" uninstaller because Ren'Py is distributed as a portable SDK. This means removing it is as simple as deleting its files manually. 🗑️ Core Uninstallation Process

In this guide, we will walk you through the complete process to uninstall RenPy thoroughly, covering Windows, macOS, and Linux. uninstall renpy

Even after deleting the main folder, Ren'Py often leaves behind "persistent data" (like your launcher preferences and game save files) in a hidden system directory. Windows: Press Win + R, type %appdata%, and press Enter. Locate the folder named RenPy. To uninstall Ren'Py, you do not use a

1. Locate the folder where you extracted Ren’Py (usually Downloads or Documents).
2. Drag the entire Ren’Py folder to the Trash.
3. Delete hidden preferences: Open Finder → Click Go in the menu bar → Go to Folder.
4. Type: ~/Library/Preferences/
5. Delete any file containing renpy (e.g., org.renpy.renpy.plist).
6. Next, go to ~/Library/Application Support/ and delete any RenPy folder found.
7. Empty your Trash.

Step 1: Close Ren’Py

Use pkill or close the terminal window running Ren’Py. Locate the folder where you extracted Ren’Py (usually

: Some games store saves directly within their own subfolders (e.g., game/saves/

Notes

• Back up any game projects or assets before deleting.
• Deleting user data is irreversible.