pgmrjai commented on issue #9404:
URL: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/issues/9404#issuecomment-4566050392
The same for Windows as of NB 30. I understand that uninstall info is not a
high priority, but should be there for professionalism and completeness,
especially with only a .zip binary. As well, the original poster and myself
want to uninstall for a clean new install. I have been a NetBeans user for
many years.
I asked Googel Gemini with this:
"windows 11 netbeans zip uninstall completely including maven repositories"
The answer seems fairly complete, although I *think* there are also some
Windows registry keys. It seems to me that the most complete thing to do is to
run that, also for Linux, and hand it over to the install team for review.
Here's what Gemini returned:
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To completely uninstall a zipped NetBeans installation and wipe all Maven
repositories from your Windows 11 system, delete the extracted NetBeans folder,
its associated AppData directories, and your local Maven folder.
Here is the exact step-by-step process to remove everything:
Step 1: Delete the NetBeans Program Folder
Because the zip version does not use an installer or register with Windows,
you simply delete the folder you originally extracted.
Navigate to where you unzipped NetBeans (e.g., C:\Program Files\NetBeans
or your Downloads folder).
Delete the NetBeans folder entirely.
Step 2: Remove Cache and Settings (AppData)
NetBeans stores its preferences and cached data in hidden user folders.
Press Win + R, type %appdata%, and hit Enter. Look for a folder named
NetBeans and delete it.
Press Win + R, type %localappdata%, and hit Enter. Look for the NetBeans
folder and delete it.
Step 3: Delete Local Maven Repositories
Deleting your local .m2 directory removes all downloaded Maven dependencies,
plugins, and caches.
Press Win + R and type %userprofile% to open your main user directory.
Find the hidden folder named .m2.
Delete the entire .m2 folder.
(Note: If you configured NetBeans or Maven to use a custom repository path
outside the default user folder, navigate to that specific directory and delete
it
To completely uninstall a zipped NetBeans installation and wipe all Maven
repositories from your Windows 11 system, delete the extracted NetBeans folder,
its associated AppData directories, and your local Maven folder.
Here is the exact step-by-step process to remove everything:
Step 1: Delete the NetBeans Program Folder
Because the zip version does not use an installer or register with Windows,
you simply delete the folder you originally extracted.
Navigate to where you unzipped NetBeans (e.g., C:\Program Files\NetBeans
or your Downloads folder).
Delete the NetBeans folder entirely.
Step 2: Remove Cache and Settings (AppData)
NetBeans stores its preferences and cached data in hidden user folders.
Press Win + R, type %appdata%, and hit Enter. Look for a folder named
NetBeans and delete it.
Press Win + R, type %localappdata%, and hit Enter. Look for the NetBeans
folder and delete it.
Step 3: Delete Local Maven Repositories
Deleting your local .m2 directory removes all downloaded Maven dependencies,
plugins, and caches.
Press Win + R and type %userprofile% to open your main user directory.
Find the hidden folder named .m2.
Delete the entire .m2 folder.
(Note: If you configured NetBeans or Maven to use a custom repository path
outside the default user folder, navigate to that specific directory and delete
it manually).
Step 4: Clear Shortcuts (Optional)
If you created desktop icons or placed shortcuts in your Start Menu during
your previous use:
Go to your Desktop and delete the NetBeans shortcut icon.
Press Win + R and type shell:programs to open your Start Menu folder,
then delete any NetBeans shortcuts you find there
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Your efforts are appreciated. Thank You!
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