How to Uninstall Python 2.4

Python 2.4 Automatic Removal Instructions

Python 2.4 can be easily and automatically uninstalled by Final Uninstaller. Below is the complete uninstall process for Python 2.4 using Final Uninstaller. The process includes removing Python 2.4 files, folders and registry keys.

1. Download and install Final Uninstaller. Read this article for detailed instructions on Installing Final Uninstaller
2. Run Final Uninstaller and click Scan.



3. On the scan results window, under the "Installed Programs" tab, you will find Python 2.4 on the list. (If your Python 2.4 is corrupted, it will be shown under the "Remnants" tab) Place a checkmark in the box next to the Python 2.4 and click Clean.



4. Click Yes to confirm removal of the Python 2.4 .



5. When the cleaning process finishes, click OK.



Your computer should now be free of the Python 2.4 program.

Python 2.4 Manual Removal Instructions

1. Terminate Python 2.4 process.
   

   c:\python31\python.exe c:\python31\pythonw.exe c:\python31\w9xpopen.exe Read more about how to terminate Python 2.4 process manually

2. Delete Python 2.4 files.
   

   c:\python31\LICENSE.txt c:\python31\NEWS.txt c:\python31\python.exe c:\python31\pythonw.exe c:\python31\README.txt c:\python31\w9xpopen.exe Read more about how to remove Python 2.4 files manually

3. Delete Python 2.4 directories.
   

   c:\python31 Read more about how to remove Python 2.4 directories

4. Delete Python 2.4 shortcut.
   

   C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Python.lnk

5. Delete Python 2.4 registry keys and values.
   

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.compiledfile HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.compiledfile\DefaultIcon HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.compiledfile\shell HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.compiledfile\shellex HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.file HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.file\DefaultIcon HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.file\shell HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.file\shellex HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.noconfile HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.noconfile\DefaultIcon HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.noconfile\shell HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.noconfile\shellex HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\app paths\python.exe HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\python HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\python\PythonCore HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\.py\content type HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\.pyw\content type HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.compiledfile\(Default) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.file\(Default) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\classes\python.noconfile\(Default) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\app paths\python.exe\(Default) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Python31\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Python31\DLLs\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Python31\Doc\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Python31\include\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Python31\Lib\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Python31\Lib\ctypes\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Python31\Lib\ctypes\macholib\ 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