Do not extract the new version over an old, partially deleted installation. Always use a clean folder.
To verify that Ren’Py has been entirely removed from your system, download a fresh copy of the Ren’Py SDK and launch it.
A simple restart releases file locks held by the OS or other programs. uninstall renpy
Simply locate the Ren'Py installation directory and delete it using your file manager or the rm -rf [directory] command in the terminal.
flatpak uninstall org.renpy.RenPy flatpak remove --unused rm -rf ~/.var/app/org.renpy.RenPy/ Do not extract the new version over an
If you installed a text editor like through the Ren’Py launcher, that editor will remain on your system even if you delete Ren’Py. You must uninstall the editor separately using your system’s standard uninstall tool if you no longer need it.
If you installed via a package manager, use the terminal: A simple restart releases file locks held by
If you run Ren'Py on Linux, removal depends on whether you downloaded the tarball directory or installed it via a package manager like Flatpak. For Tarball / Manual Extractions: Open your terminal. Remove the main SDK directory using the remove command: rm -rf /path/to/renpy-version-sdk Use code with caution.