The article provides guidance on uninstalling the Unity Editor, highlighting common causes for needing removal, such as corrupted files or incorrect settings. It recommends using Unity Hub for a straightforward uninstallation process. For persistent issues or a thorough removal, manual file deletion is suggested, with specific instructions for macOS and Windows users. The steps involve deleting the Unity Editor app and any remaining files, followed by emptying the Trash or Recycle Bin. Users are advised to back up all Unity projects before proceeding with the manual deletion process.
Part 1: Uninstall via Unity Hub (Recommended)
Part 2: Manual File Deletion (Optional - For a More Thorough Removal)
Part 1: Uninstall via Unity Hub (Recommended)
⚠️ Important: Back up all your Unity projects before proceeding.
This method is the easiest and cleanest way to remove the Unity Editor application and its modules.
- Launch Unity Hub: Open the Unity Hub application.
- Go to Installs Tab: Click the "Installs" tab in the left-hand menu.
- Select Editor to Uninstall: Click the "Manage" button next to the Unity Editor version you want to remove.
- Choose Uninstall: Select "Uninstall" from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm: Click "Uninstall" in the confirmation prompt.
Part 2: Manual File Deletion (Optional - For a More Thorough Removal)
Only follow these steps if you experience persistent issues after using Unity Hub or desire a completely clean removal.
For macOS Users
⚠️ Important: Back up all your Unity projects before proceeding.
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Delete Unity Editor App:
- Drag the
Unityfolder orUnity 20XX.X.XfX.appfrom theApplicationsfolder to the Trash.
- Drag the
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Delete Remaining Files:
- In Finder, select
Go>Go to Folder...and navigate to the following paths. Delete any folders or files named "Unity" within them:~/Library/Application Support/~/Library/Preferences/~/Library/Caches/~/Library/Logs/- In your Home folder (
~), pressShift + Command + .to show hidden files. If you find a.Unityfolder, delete it.
- In Finder, select
- Empty Trash: Empty your Trash.
For Windows OS Users
⚠️ Important: Back up all your Unity projects before proceeding.
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Delete Unity Editor App:
- Go to
Settings>Apps>Apps & Features(orControl Panel>Uninstall a program). Find eachUnityEditor version installed and selectUninstall.
- Go to
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Delete Remaining Files:
- Open
File Explorerand navigate to the following paths. Delete any folders or files named "Unity" within them:-
C:\Program Files\Unity(andC:\Program Files (x86)\Unityif present) %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\C:\ProgramData\
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- Open
- Empty Recycle Bin: Empty your Recycle Bin.