can't uninstall python 3.9.x on Window 10

Question

I noticed that I installed the wrong version of python (3.9.9), so I tried to uninstall python on Apps & features tab.

Popup Windows says 'Uninstall was successful', but whole files are still left in the installation path(...\Programs\Python) and apps list.

Repair >> Uninstall process, verison upgrade(3.9.12) >> Uninstall process didn't work either.

So, How do I completely remove Python?

Answer 1

I ran into the same issue just now and found that I had to repair that version of python before I could uninstall it.

1. Open the system Control Panel > Programs and Features
2. Find the version of Python you want to uninstall
3. Right-click > Change (not Uninstall)
4. The Python Setup window will open and you want to select Repair.
5. Let it run until complete. At which point you should be able to return the Programs and Features window and uninstall

I just cleared out a handful of version that I must have tried to manually delete at some point which likely caused this issue in the first place.