How to Uninstall Programs in Linux Mint

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The Linux Mint operating system offers thousands of different programs and applications. But what happens when you want to uninstall one? Here's how to do it!

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Using Program Menu

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Go to the applications you want to remove. Right click on the unwanted software and select Uninstall.
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Click Remove.
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This can take some time. When the window disappears is the uninstalling ready and the software is removed.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Using Package Manager

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Click Menu and Package Manager; it will ask for your password.
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This is the last opportunity to look trough the list of marked changes before they are applied. Click Apply.
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The marked changes are now being applied.
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Method 3 of 3:

Using Terminal

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sudo apt-get remove frozen-bubble
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Look at the Terminal window for lots of information!
- Example: The following packages were automatically installed and are no longer required.
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The command “autoremove” is the most effective. To continue type Y and hit Enter.

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