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Opera is still the fourth most downloaded web browser in the market, according to Download.com's "Browser for Windows" section. However, uninstalling it can be tricky. If you're trying to uninstall Opera, first save your personal data (like your bookmarks), then close all Opera-related windows and processes, and start from step one, below.

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On Windows 10

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Method 1

  1. Choose All Apps.
  2. Right click on Opera in that part, and select the "Uninstall" option.
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  3. Locate your own copy of Opera program, press the Enter key directly or launch the given Uninstall option in the program settings. [1]
  4. If you wish to completely uninstall Opera Stable, please check the additional option "Delete my Opera user data", and then press "Uninstall" button on the "Opera Installer" above.
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On a Mac

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  1. Quit Opera for Mac.
  2. Head to Go and select Applications entry on the list.
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On Ubuntu

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Note: Uninstalling Opera on Ubuntu or Xubuntu could be troublesome, if you're new to command prompt. Read the following steps if you have Opera installed via a downloaded .deb installer. And, generally, "comm" means "Command".

  1. You need to make yourself become the root user by offering the correct system password you set.
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  • Question
    When I try uninstalling it, it says Opera is running and wont uninstall, but it isn't running.
    DarkWolf2244
    Community Answer
    Opera may not have a window open, but a background process might still be running. If you're on Windows, open Task Manager, scroll till you find Opera, right-click it, then select "End Task". Try uninstalling it again after doing that.
  • Question
    I do not like Opera and I want to remove it.
    Ammar D
    Community Answer
    Press your Windows key, and type in Add or Remove Programs. Once that loads up, type in Opera, and then Uninstall. Follow through the steps.
  • Question
    How do you uninstall it on Windows 7?
    Ammar D
    Community Answer
    Press the Windows key on your keyboard, navigate to it on your taskbar, type in Uninstall, and press "Add or Remove Programs." In the search bar, type in "Opera," then press Uninstall.
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