Uninstall Renpy

Ren'Py stores configuration settings in your user profile. To remove these: Press Windows Key + R to open the dialog box.

: These are often stored in the game/saves folder within the specific game's directory.

Because Ren'Py does not typically use a formal installer on Windows or Linux, you remove it by deleting its root folder. Locate the Folder

Remove the persistent data folder stored in your home directory: rm -rf ~/.renpy Use code with caution. Method B: For Flatpak Installations If you installed Ren'Py via Flathub/Flatpak: Open your terminal and run: flatpak uninstall org.renpy.RenPy Use code with caution. Remove leftover configuration data: flatpak uninstall --unused Use code with caution. uninstall renpy

Delete the extracted directory using your file manager or execute rm -rf ~/renpy- -sdk/ in the terminal. Phase 2: Clear Hidden AppData and Cache Folders

Though Ren'Py does not heavily use the registry, the Steam version or old launcher versions may leave traces:

If you created games using Ren'Py, your project files are stored in a "Projects Directory". Quickstart — Ren'Py Documentation Ren'Py stores configuration settings in your user profile

Ren'Py is one of the most popular open-source engines for creating visual novels and interactive stories. Because it is built on Python and designed to be highly portable across Windows, macOS, and Linux, it doesn't always require a traditional, complex installation process. Consequently, "uninstalling" Ren'Py is usually straightforward.

These AppData folders store your launcher preferences, recent project lists, and GUI settings.

: Ren'Py games often store save files in the system's AppData to prevent loss if the game folder is moved. %APPDATA%/RenPy/ (Windows) or ~/Library/RenPy/ Find the subfolder matching the Because Ren'Py does not typically use a formal

On macOS, Ren'Py exists as an application directory, but it scatters system logs and persistent saves inside the hidden Library folder. Step 1: Delete the Application

Before beginning the standard uninstallation, it's crucial to address a security concern. A threat known as the "Renpy.infostealer" has been identified in the wild. This is not related to the legitimate Ren'Py software but is a piece of malware that can disguise itself or use the Ren'Py name. If you suspect your system has been compromised by this or any other malware, simply uninstalling the main program is not sufficient. You must take immediate and thorough action:

To uninstall the Ren'Py Visual Novel Engine, you simply need to where you originally unzipped or installed it .

To "uninstall" the Ren'Py engine, you do not use a standard uninstaller; instead, you simply where you extracted it. Because Ren'Py is a standalone "portable" application, it doesn't register itself in your operating system's programs list or create a Start Menu shortcut automatically. How to Completely Remove Ren'Py