How to Uninstall software: PuppyLinux

This is an old revision of HowToUninstall made by darkcity on 2012-12-30 15:54:22.

A package can be uninstalled via the PPM Puppy Package Manager, (this doubles up as a way to see what is installed):

In Lucid Puppy 5.2x - A list of installed packages is shown in the main window, un-install packages by selecting one from this list.

In Slacko Puppy 5.3x - Click on the 'uninstall' button. A list of installed packages is shown, un-install packages by selecting one from this list.

Slacko screenshot

Some PETs may not uninstall cleanly. If unsure make a backup of your SaveFile Pup Save File before and after installing packages (frugal).

An alternative is to use UnPet, which is quicker than waiting for the PPM to load up.

SFS packages are unloaded via the BootManager or SFSLoad. As SFS files are read-only and less likely to uninstall uncleanly.

To remove package that are built-in to the BaseSFS use:

PuppyMenu > Setup > remove builtin packages

PETs - software packages

SFS - sfs format packages

UnPet - quick removal of Pet packages

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