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Uninstalling MacPython 2.3

If you installed a full MacPython 2.3 before you noticed that 10.3 comes with most of it pre-installed by Apple, or if you want to get rid of MacPython 2.3 on Mac OS X 10.2 or later for any other reason, uninstalling is not automatic, but fortunately it is easy:
  • Remove /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework and everything in it;
  • remove /Applications/MacPython-2.3 and everything in it;
  • if you really care, in /usr/local/bin, remove python, pythonw, python2.3, pythonw2.3 and pydoc.
If you are using 10.3 and now want the applications back, but using the pre-installed MacPython, download the MacPython for Panther additions from the download page.

Uninstalling MacPython-OS9 from OSX

To get rid of MacPython-OS9 from OSX you remove /Applications/MacPython-OS9 2.3 and anything inside. Then you remove /Library/CFMSupport/PythonCoreCarbon 2.3 and, if you installed non-Carbon support for Classic, /System Folder/Extensions/PythonCore 2.3.

The same procedure, with version numbers adapted, works for older MacPython versions.

Uninstalling MacPython-OS9 from OS9 or earlier

To get rid of MacPython-OS9 from OS9 or earlier you remove the installation folder, usuallyMacintosh HD:Applications (Mac OS 9):MacPython-OS9 2.3 and anything inside. Then you remove PythonCoreCarbon 2.3 and PythonCore 2.3 from Macintosh HD:System Folder:Extensions.

The same procedure, with version numbers adapted, works for older MacPython versions.