Spyder

A guide to uninstall Spyder from your system

You can find on this page details on how to uninstall Spyder for Windows. The Windows release was created by Spyder Project Contributors and others. Check out here where you can read more on Spyder Project Contributors and others. Usually the Spyder application is placed in the C:\Program Files\Spyder folder, depending on the user's option during install. The full command line for removing Spyder is C:\Program Files\Spyder\uninstall.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might receive a notification for administrator rights. pythonw.exe is the Spyder's main executable file and it takes circa 96.52 KB (98832 bytes) on disk.

Spyder contains of the executables below. They occupy 993.87 KB (1017727 bytes) on disk.

• uninstall.exe (145.86 KB)
• QtWebEngineProcess.exe (25.98 KB)
• Pythonwin.exe (70.00 KB)
• cli-32.exe (64.00 KB)
• cli-64.exe (73.00 KB)
• gui.exe (64.00 KB)
• gui-64.exe (73.50 KB)
• pythonservice.exe (18.00 KB)
• python.exe (98.02 KB)
• pythonw.exe (96.52 KB)

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The current web page applies to Spyder version 4.2.1 alone. Click on the links below for other Spyder versions:

• 5.3.1
• 5.0.0
• 5.2.2
• 5.0.4
• 5.4.5
• 5.1.5
• 5.5.0
• 5.1.2
• 5.0.2
• 4.2.3
• 5.1.1
• 5.4.3
• 5.1.4
• 4.2.4
• 5.5.6
• 5.1.0
• 4.2.0
• 5.4.2
• 5.5.3
• 5.5.2
• 5.2.1
• 5.3.0
• 5.5.4
• 5.3.2
• 5.0.3
• 5.4.4
• 5.2.0
• 5.1.3
• 5.5.1
• 5.4.0
• 5.0.1
• 5.5.5
• 4.2.2
• 5.4.1
• 5.0.5
• 5.3.3
• 4.2.5

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Some files, folders and Windows registry entries can not be deleted when you remove Spyder from your computer.

Directories that were found:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Spyder
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spyder

Generally, the following files are left on disk:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\150\Spyder_Spyder
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\175\Spyder_Spyder
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder\__init__.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder\__pycache__\__init__.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder\__pycache__\plugin.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder\__pycache__\utils.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder\plugin.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder\tests\__init__.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder\tests\__pycache__\__init__.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder\tests\__pycache__\test_plugin.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder\tests\test_plugin.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder\utils.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder-0.3.0.dist-info\entry_points.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder-0.3.0.dist-info\INSTALLER
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder-0.3.0.dist-info\LICENSE
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder-0.3.0.dist-info\METADATA
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder-0.3.0.dist-info\RECORD
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder-0.3.0.dist-info\top_level.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\pyls_spyder-0.3.0.dist-info\WHEEL
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\__init__.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\__pycache__\__init__.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\__pycache__\dependencies.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\__pycache__\otherplugins.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\__pycache__\pil_patch.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\__pycache__\py3compat.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\__pycache__\pyplot.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\__pycache__\requirements.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\__init__.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\__pycache__\__init__.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\__pycache__\completion.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\__pycache__\editor.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\__pycache__\editorextension.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\__pycache__\manager.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\__pycache__\panel.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\__pycache__\plugins.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\__pycache__\preferences.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\__pycache__\translations.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\completion.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\editor.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\editorextension.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\manager.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\panel.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\plugins.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\preferences.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\api\translations.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\__init__.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\__pycache__\__init__.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\__pycache__\cli_options.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\__pycache__\mainwindow.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\__pycache__\restart.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\__pycache__\start.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\__pycache__\tour.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\__pycache__\utils.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\cli_options.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\mac_stylesheet.qss
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\mainwindow.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\restart.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\start.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\tour.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\app\utils.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\__init__.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\__pycache__\__init__.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\__pycache__\appearance.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\__pycache__\base.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\__pycache__\fonts.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\__pycache__\gui.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\__pycache__\lsp.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\__pycache__\main.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\__pycache__\manager.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\__pycache__\snippets.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\__pycache__\user.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\__pycache__\utils.cpython-37.pyc
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\appearance.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\base.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\fonts.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\gui.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\lsp.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\main.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\manager.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\snippets.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\user.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\config\utils.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\dependencies.py
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\fonts\IdeFont.sfd
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\fonts\spyder.ttf
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\fonts\spyder-charmap.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\1downarrow.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\1uparrow.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\2downarrow.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\2uparrow.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\arrow-continue.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\arrow-step-in.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\arrow-step-out.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\arrow-step-over.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\browse_tab.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\check.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\collapse.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\collapse_selection.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\configure.png
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python37\Lib\site-packages\spyder\images\actions\copywop.png

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\edit_with_Spyder
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Spyder

A way to erase Spyder from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Spyder is a program marketed by the software company Spyder Project Contributors and others. Sometimes, people try to erase it. This is difficult because uninstalling this by hand takes some advanced knowledge related to PCs. One of the best QUICK solution to erase Spyder is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and all around utility to maximize the performance of your Windows system.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire the program's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button


5. A list of the programs existing on the computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Spyder or simply activate the Search field and type in "Spyder". The Spyder program will be found automatically. After you click Spyder in the list of programs, the following information regarding the program is available to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have regarding Spyder, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details regarding the application you are about to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove Spyder.


8. After removing Spyder, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Spyder that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Spyder using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Spyder by Spyder Project Contributors and others from your PC, we are not saying that Spyder by Spyder Project Contributors and others is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Spyder in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.