What this removes:
One nuance that often surprises users is that uninstalling Ren'Py does not automatically remove the Python packages or modules that the user may have installed for specific projects. Since Ren'Py bundles its own Python environment, deleting the main folder takes care of those dependencies. However, if the user installed additional system-wide Python packages for use with Ren'Py (e.g., via pip for external tools), those remain and must be uninstalled separately.
If you have played Ren’Py games on your system, their saves are stored in a separate directory. If you want to wipe all traces of Ren’Py visual novels from your PC: Press Windows Key + R again.
Click the gear icon next to extensions like Ren'Py Language track and click . Deleting Portable Editors
# Run as administrator $renpyPath = Read-Host "Enter full path to Ren'Py folder" if (Test-Path $renpyPath) Remove-Item -Recurse -Force $renpyPath Remove-Item -Recurse -Force "$env:APPDATA\RenPy" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Write-Host "Ren'Py remnants cleaned."
Before uninstalling, understand how Ren'Py is installed:
Where did you extract the .zip file? Common locations:
Locate the directory where you originally extracted Ren’Py (common locations include your Downloads , Desktop , or a dedicated Development folder). Right-click the main folder.
: These are often stored in the game/saves folder within the specific game's directory.
Deleting the engine folder usually won't delete your game projects unless you saved them inside that folder. Most projects are stored in a separate directory defined in your Ren'Py Preferences .
What this removes:
One nuance that often surprises users is that uninstalling Ren'Py does not automatically remove the Python packages or modules that the user may have installed for specific projects. Since Ren'Py bundles its own Python environment, deleting the main folder takes care of those dependencies. However, if the user installed additional system-wide Python packages for use with Ren'Py (e.g., via pip for external tools), those remain and must be uninstalled separately.
If you have played Ren’Py games on your system, their saves are stored in a separate directory. If you want to wipe all traces of Ren’Py visual novels from your PC: Press Windows Key + R again. uninstall renpy
Click the gear icon next to extensions like Ren'Py Language track and click . Deleting Portable Editors
# Run as administrator $renpyPath = Read-Host "Enter full path to Ren'Py folder" if (Test-Path $renpyPath) Remove-Item -Recurse -Force $renpyPath Remove-Item -Recurse -Force "$env:APPDATA\RenPy" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Write-Host "Ren'Py remnants cleaned." What this removes: One nuance that often surprises
Before uninstalling, understand how Ren'Py is installed:
Where did you extract the .zip file? Common locations: If you have played Ren’Py games on your
Locate the directory where you originally extracted Ren’Py (common locations include your Downloads , Desktop , or a dedicated Development folder). Right-click the main folder.
: These are often stored in the game/saves folder within the specific game's directory.
Deleting the engine folder usually won't delete your game projects unless you saved them inside that folder. Most projects are stored in a separate directory defined in your Ren'Py Preferences .