Debian uninstall package [Guide]

1. How do I completely remove a package in Linux?
2. How do I uninstall a program on Debian?
3. How do you uninstall a package?
4. How can you remove a package but not its configuration files with Debian package management?

How do I completely remove a package in Linux?

To uninstall a program, use the “apt-get” command, which is the general command for installing programs and manipulating installed programs. For example, the following command uninstalls gimp and deletes all the configuration files, using the “ -- purge” (there are two dashes before “purge”) command.

How do I uninstall a program on Debian?

Go to the Installed tab. It will list all the installed applications in your system. From the list, search for the application you want to uninstall and click the Remove button in front of it. When you click the Remove button, the following message will appear for you to confirm the decision.

How do you uninstall a package?

Uninstall Packages via Command Line

To remove a package you find on the list, simply run the apt-get or apt command to uninstall it.. Replace package_name with the package you wish to uninstall… To completely remove packages and their configuration settings file, you use apt get with purge options…

How can you remove a package but not its configuration files with Debian package management?

Remove a package (but not its configuration files): dpkg --remove foo . Remove a package (including its configuration files): dpkg --purge foo .