How to delete applications in Ubuntu based distros?

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Do you want to uninstall downloaded applications?

In this post, I'll be showing how using two methods.

  • Terminal
  • Software Manager


a) Termial


  1. Open Terminal utility.

  2. To view the full list of downloaded applications and packages, use this command:

    $ dpkg --list 



    Source: howtogeek



  3. To delete any application, you must use the exact name of it. Copy the name of the application.

  4. Now, you can either remove or completely delete the application:

    •  Remove the application

      If you want to keep the configuration files and the various other files or softwares needed by the application, use the remove command:

      $ sudo apt-get remove "insert name of package here"

      It is helpful if you want to reinstall the application later.

    • Completely uninstall the application

      If you want to remove all the files and software used by the application and leave no trace of it in your system, use the purge command:

      $ sudo apt-get purge "insert name of package here"




b) Software Manager


  1. Open the software manager application.

  2. Click on the Installed tab.



    Source: askubuntu



  3. From the list, find the application you want to uninstall.

  4. Click the Remove button corresponding to it.


To clean the leftovers in your system

This command will clean out all unwanted files and dependencies. Basically like removing dust from your house. It is advisable to use it occasionaly, especially after uninstallation of an application. Use:
$ sudo apt-get autoremove



Please do comment if this post helped you.

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