[OpenFOAM.com] Uninstalling Openfoam on Windows 10

Spacecocoa · September 18, 2019, 06:14

Hi. I recently installed OpenFoam using this installation guide: https://www.openfoam.com/download/in...windows-10.php

However, it seems that quite a few things that are different using this version than the virtualbox route, which is what my professor uses. I would like to follow the coursework as closely as possible, so I want to get rid of my current installation and redownload using virtualbox.

After searching the web on how to properly uninstall, it seems it is dependant on what method I used to install.

Is there anyone who knows what steps I should take to uninstall properly? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

wyldckat · October 9, 2019, 19:42

Quick answer:

Open the Ubuntu command line interface, that is provided via WSL (not via Virtualbox).
Then run this command:
Code:
```
sudo rm -r /opt/OpenFOAM
```
Then edit the file "~/.bashrc" and remove the last line that refers to "OpenFOAM-v1906", or simply run:
Code:
```
sed -i -e 's=.*OpenFOAM-v1906.*==' ~/.bashrc
```
Finally, if you do not want Ubuntu via WSL installed in Windows, then right-click on its icon on the Start menu (from where you usually launch it) and choose the option to uninstall it.

Savvy · September 20, 2024, 05:47

Hi. A little late to the reply, but this may help anyone having the same problem.
Follow this YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zhyCwb90_0

Thanks.

September 18, 2019, 06:14	Uninstalling Openfoam on Windows 10	#1
Spacecocoa New Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hi. I recently installed OpenFoam using this installation guide: https://www.openfoam.com/download/in...windows-10.php However, it seems that quite a few things that are different using this version than the virtualbox route, which is what my professor uses. I would like to follow the coursework as closely as possible, so I want to get rid of my current installation and redownload using virtualbox. After searching the web on how to properly uninstall, it seems it is dependant on what method I used to install. Is there anyone who knows what steps I should take to uninstall properly? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

October 9, 2019, 19:42		#2
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,981 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Quick answer: Open the Ubuntu command line interface, that is provided via WSL (not via Virtualbox). Then run this command: Code: sudo rm -r /opt/OpenFOAM Then edit the file "~/.bashrc" and remove the last line that refers to "OpenFOAM-v1906", or simply run: Code: sed -i -e 's=.OpenFOAM-v1906.==' ~/.bashrc Finally, if you do not want Ubuntu via WSL installed in Windows, then right-click on its icon on the Start menu (from where you usually launch it) and choose the option to uninstall it. AviSh, mCiFlDk, Gaxpar and 1 others like this. __________________ OpenFOAM: FAQ \| Getting started Forum: How to get help, to post code/output and forum guide Read this before sending me PM

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September 20, 2024, 05:47		#3
Savvy New Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 4	Hi. A little late to the reply, but this may help anyone having the same problem. Follow this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zhyCwb90_0 Thanks.