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Ubuntu 13.04 – How to Completely Uninstall / Remove the Cinnamon Desktop
These instructions are for Ubuntu 13.04 running the Unity desktop on which Cinnamon was installed using either the Ubuntu Software Center or sudo apt-get on the command line. The instructions may be the same for other versions of Ubuntu, but no guarantee is made. When Cinnamon is installed in Ubuntu 13.04, it installs several packages and libraries it requires. Not all these packages and libraries are uninstalled when you uninstall Cinnamon. Several packages do not get uninstalled. Quick Uninstall This is not recommended because it will remove all packages normally installed with Cinnamon. This may include packages you previously installed or packages previously installed by other applications. Note: this uninstall command assumes Cinnamon was installed on a fresh Ubuntu 13.04. 1) Open a terminal (instructions can be found here). 2) Enter the following command (it is very … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ubuntu 13.04
Ubuntu 13.04 – How to Completely Uninstall/Remove a Package/Software/Program
This tutorial shows how to completely remove or uninstall a package in Ubuntu 13.04. These instructions should work for other versions of Ubuntu, it’s derivatives (Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu Studio, Myhtbuntu) and other Debian based Linux distributions – but no guarantee is made. This tutorial is definitely on the advanced rather than basic side of things, but if you are careful, it shouldn’t be a problem. WARNING ! ! ! There is a small but real risk of data loss or making other programs or Ubuntu unusable. It is advisable to ensure you have a backup before proceeding. I am somewhat over emphasizing the risk, but anything can happen – there might be a power failure in the middle of uninstalling and this might leave your system in a funky state, or you might … Read entire article »
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Ubuntu 13.04 – How to Uninstall VirtualBox Guest Additions
These instructions are for removing VirtualBox Guest Additions from Ubuntu 13.04 running under VirtualBox version 4.2.12. They may be the same or similar for other version combinations and other Linux distros, but no guarantee is made. Assumes you know how to open a terminal. Instructions for opening a terminal can be found here. Uninstalling VirtualBox Guest Additions 1) Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and enter the following commands: Note: everything at the command line is case sensitive, so make sure you get the UpPeR and lOwEr case letters right. cd /media cd <username> cd VBOXADDITIONS_4.2.2_81494 sudo sh VBoxLinuxAdditions.run uninstall Note: <username> is the name of the user who installed the VirtualBox Guest Additions. Note: Ubuntu makes it difficult (but not impossible) for someone other than the original installer to uninstall the VirtualBox Guest Additions. I am not covering how to do … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ubuntu 13.04, VirtualBox
Ubuntu 12.10 – How to Completely Uninstall/Remove a Package/Software/Program
This tutorial shows how to completely remove or uninstall a package in Ubuntu 12.10. These instructions should work for other versions of Ubuntu, it’s derivatives (Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu Studio, Myhtbuntu) and other Debian based Linux distributions – but no guarantee is made. This tutorial is definitely on the advanced rather than basic side of things, but if you are careful, it shouldn’t be a problem. WARNING ! ! ! There is a small but real risk of data loss or making other programs or Ubuntu unusable. It is advisable to ensure you have a backup before proceeding. I am somewhat over emphasizing the risk, but anything can happen – there might be a power failure in the middle of uninstalling and this might leave your system in a funky state, or you might … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ubuntu 12.10
Ubuntu 12.04 – How to Completely Remove / Uninstall Xubuntu Core Desktop
These instructions are for Ubuntu 12.04 running the Unity desktop on which the Lubuntu Core Desktop was installed using either the Ubuntu Software Center or sudo apt-get on the command line. The instructions may be the same for other versions of Ubuntu, but no guarantee is made. When the Xubuntu Core Desktop is installed in Ubuntu 12.04, it installs several packages and libraries it requires as well as some optional packages. Not all these packages and libraries are uninstalled when you uninstall Xubuntu Core Desktop. Several packages (like thunar) do not get uninstalled. Quick Uninstall This is not recommended because it will remove all packages normally installed with Xubuntu Core Desktop. This may include packages you previously installed (such as thunar) or that were installed as dependencies for other packages. Note: this uninstall command assumes … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ubuntu 12.04
Ubuntu 12.04 – How to Completely Remove / Uninstall Lubuntu Core Desktop
These instructions are for Ubuntu 12.04 running the Unity desktop on which the Lubuntu Core Desktop was installed using either the Ubuntu Software Center or sudo apt-get on the command line. The instructions may be the same for other versions of Ubuntu, but no guarantee is made. When the Lubuntu Core Desktop is installed in Ubuntu 12.04, it installs several packages and libraries it requires as well as some optional packages. Not all these packages and libraries are uninstalled when you uninstall Lubuntu Core Desktop. Several packages (like galculator) do not get uninstalled. Quick Uninstall This is not recommended because it will remove all packages normally installed with Lubuntu Core Desktop. This may include packages you previously installed (such as galculator) or that were installed as dependencies for other packages. Note: this uninstall command assumes … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ubuntu 12.04
Ubuntu 12.10 – How to Uninstall VirtualBox Guest Additions
These instructions are for removing VirtualBox Guest Additions from Ubuntu 12.10 running under VirtualBox version 4.2.2. They may be the same or similar for other version combinations and other Linux distros, but no guarantee is made. Assumes you know how to open a terminal. Instructions for opening a terminal can be found here. Uninstalling VirtualBox Guest Additions 1) Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and enter the following commands: NOTE: everything at the command line is case sensitive, so make sure you get the UpPeR and lOwEr case letters right. cd /media cd <username> cd VBOXADDITIONS_4.2.2_81494 sudo sh VBoxLinuxAdditions.run uninstall Note: <username> is the name of the user who installed the VirtualBox Guest Additions. This is a new change in Ubuntu 12.10 – in previous versions of Ubuntu, this additional directory level did not exist VBOXADDITIONS_4.2.2_81494 depends on which version of VirtualBox Guest … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ubuntu 12.10, VirtualBox
Ubuntu 12.04 – How to Completely Uninstall / Remove GNOME Shell
These instructions are for Ubuntu 12.04 running the Unity desktop on which GNOME Shell was installed using either the Ubuntu Software Center or sudo apt-get on the command line. The instructions may be the same for other versions of Ubuntu, but no guarantee is made. When GNOME Shell is installed in Ubuntu 12.04, it installs several packages and libraries it requires as well as some optional packages. Not all these packages and libraries are uninstalled when you uninstall GNOME Shell. Quick Uninstall This is not recommended because it will remove all packages normally installed with GNOME Shell. This may include packages you previously installed or packages previously installed by other applications. Note: this uninstall command assumes GNOME Shell was installed on a fresh Ubuntu 12.04. 1) Open a terminal (instructions can be found here). 2) Enter the … Read entire article »
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Ubuntu 12.04 – How to Completely Uninstall / Remove GNOME
These instructions are for Ubuntu 12.04 running the Unity desktop on which GNOME was installed using either the Ubuntu Software Center or sudo apt-get on the command line. The instructions may be the same for other versions of Ubuntu, but no guarantee is made. When GNOME is installed in Ubuntu 12.04, it installs several packages and libraries it requires as well as some optional packages. Not all these packages and libraries are uninstalled when you uninstall GNOME. Several packages (like epiphany-browser and gnuchess) do not get uninstalled. Quick Uninstall This is not recommended because it will remove all packages normally installed with GNOME. This may include packages you previously installed (like epiphany-browser or gnuchess) or packages previously installed by other applications. Note: this uninstall command assumes GNOME was installed on a fresh Ubuntu 12.04. 1) Open … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ubuntu 12.04
Ubuntu 12.04 – How to Completely Uninstall / Remove gnome-session-fallback
These instructions are for Ubuntu 12.04 running the Unity desktop on which gnome-session-fallback was installed using either the Ubuntu Software Center or sudo apt-get on the command line. The instructions may be the same for other versions of Ubuntu, but no guarantee is made. When gnome-session-fallback is installed in Ubuntu 12.04, it installs several packages and libraries it requires as well as some optional packages. Not all these packages and libraries are uninstalled when you uninstall gnome-session-fallback. Quick Uninstall This is not recommended because it will remove all packages normally installed with gnome-session-fallback. This may include packages you previously installed or were installed by other applications. Note: this uninstall command assumes gnome-session-fallback was installed on a fresh Ubuntu 12.04. 1) Open a terminal (instructions can be found here). 2) Enter the following command (it is very long … Read entire article »
Filed under: Ubuntu 12.04
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