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Remove from Linux

Last updated 2025-06-28Originally published 2025-06-28

Uninstall .rpm

To remove an application installed via RPM package manager:

Basic Removal

sudo rpm -e safe-utils

Verify Package Name First

rpm -qa | grep search_term

Force Removal (if dependencies prevent uninstall)

sudo rpm -e --nodeps safe-utils

Notes:

  • Replace safe-utils with the actual package name (without .rpm extension)
  • Use -qa flag to list all installed packages if you're unsure of the exact name
  • The --nodeps option ignores dependencies (use with caution)

For a cleaner removal, consider using dnf or yum instead if your distribution supports them:

sudo dnf remove safe-utils
# or
sudo yum remove safe-utils

Uninstall .AppImage

Since .AppImage files are portable and don't install system-wide, removing them is simple:

Delete the AppImage File

rm ~/path/to/SafeUtils.AppImage

(Replace ~/path/to/SafeUtils.AppImage with the actual file location.)

Remove Desktop Integration (Optional)

If you integrated the AppImage into your system menu (e.g., via --install flag), clean up leftover files:

Check for Desktop & Icon Files

ls ~/.local/share/applications/ | grep -i "SafeUtils"
ls ~/.local/share/icons/ | grep -i "SafeUtils"

Remove Them (If Found)

rm ~/.local/share/applications/SafeUtils.desktop
rm ~/.local/share/icons/SafeUtils.png

Remove Cache & Config Files (Optional)

Some AppImages store configs in:

rm -rf ~/.config/SafeUtils
rm -rf ~/.cache/SafeUtils

Note:

  • AppImages don't modify system files, so no sudo or package manager is needed.
  • If unsure where the .AppImage is stored, use: 
    find ~ -name "*.AppImage"

Uninstall `.deb

Since .deb packages install system-wide, you should properly uninstall them to avoid leftover files.

Remove Using apt (Recommended)

sudo apt remove safe-utils
sudo apt purge safe-utils

Remove Using dpkg (If apt Fails)

sudo dpkg -r safe-utils
sudo apt autoremove

Clean Up Leftover Files (Optional)

Some applications leave configs in:

~/.config/safe-utils
~/.cache/safe-utils
/etc/safe-utils

(Manually delete if needed.)

Notes:

  • Use apt first, as it handles dependencies better than dpkg.
  • If unsure about the package name, check with dpkg -l.
  • Avoid manually deleting /usr/bin/ or /usr/share/ files—always uninstall properly.

For GUI users, Synaptic Package Manager or GNOME Software can also uninstall .deb packages.`

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