How to Uninstall Software in Linux With Apt
How to Uninstall Software in Linux With Apt
If you are a Linux user, you are probably aware of the apt package manager. This powerful command-line tool makes it easy to install and manage software on your Linux system. However, what if you need to uninstall software that you no longer need? In this article, we will show you how to uninstall software in Linux with apt.
Step 1: Open the Terminal
To get started, open the Terminal on your Linux system. The Terminal is typically found in the Applications or System menu, depending on your distribution.
Step 2: Open apt
Once you have the Terminal open, type the following command to open apt:
sudo apt
This command will ask you for your password, so enter it when prompted.
Step 3: List Installed Packages
To see a list of all installed packages on your system, enter the following command:
apt list –installed
This will give you a list of all the packages that are installed on your system. Find the package you want to uninstall and take note of the package name.
Step 4: Uninstall the Package
To uninstall the package, enter the following command:
sudo apt remove
Replace with the name of the package you want to uninstall.
This command will remove all dependencies that were installed with the package. If you want to keep the dependencies, use the following command:
sudo apt remove
–no-install-recommends
Step 5: Clean Up
After you have uninstalled the package, you may want to clean up any leftover files. To do this, enter the following command:
sudo apt autoremove
This will remove any packages that were installed as dependencies but are no longer needed.