This page provides comprehensive uninstallation procedures for Anaconda Distribution for all operating systems, including options for silent removal and cleanup of associated configuration files, caches, and user data.
The uninstall procedure might leave behind certain artifacts, such as desktop shortcuts or supplementary files, that must be deleted manually after uninstalling. This is a known issue.

Backing up environments

If you plan to reinstall Anaconda Distribution, back up your environments before uninstalling by exporting them to a .yaml file using the following command:
# Replace <ENV_NAME> with the name of the environment you want to back up
conda env export --name <ENV_NAME> > <ENV_NAME>.yaml
You can use this .yaml file to recreate your environments after reinstalling. For more information, see Creating an environment.

Uninstall procedure

Follow the uninstall procedure below for your operating system:
(Optional) If you have created any environments outside your anaconda3 directory, Anaconda recommends manually deleting them to increase available disc space on your computer. This step must be performed before uninstalling Anaconda Distribution.
  1. Search for “Control Panel” in the taskbar search and select the Control Panel app.
  2. Click Uninstall a program under Programs.
  3. Select Anaconda from the list of programs.
  4. Click Uninstall.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
  6. Verify your uninstall was successful by searching for “Anaconda Prompt” in the taskbar search. The program should no longer appear.