Uninstall Renpy [verified] Direct

Uninstalling Ren'Py is a relatively straightforward process, but I'll guide you through it to ensure everything goes smoothly. Ren'Py is a visual novel engine that allows you to create and play visual novels. If you've decided you no longer need it or want to start fresh, here's how you can uninstall it from your computer.

Alternatively, you can also uninstall Ren'Py directly from the Start menu: uninstall renpy

Step 0: Back up your projects (important!)

Before deleting anything, copy your Ren’Py projects folder (renpy-<version>/projects or wherever you saved games). Otherwise, your visual novel work will be gone. Alternatively, you can also uninstall Ren'Py directly from

From a best-practices perspective, the process can be summarized in three steps: backup, delete, and verify. First, back up any projects or custom scripts. Second, delete the main Ren'Py directory and the associated hidden preference folders. Third, verify that the launcher no longer appears in the start menu or application search (since no registry entries were created, it will not). On Windows, it may also be wise to run a disk cleanup or registry cleaner, though the latter is generally unnecessary due to Ren'Py's non-invasive nature. First, back up any projects or custom scripts