Remove the app safely, free disk space by deleting models, and clean optional leftovers.
• Close any active Ollama sessions/terminals.
• Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps → find “Ollama” → Uninstall.
• Follow the prompts; sign out or reboot if asked.
• Verify the CLI is gone (open a new terminal):
If it still resolves, restart your terminal or sign out/in to refresh PATH.
• Open “Services” (services.msc) and stop the “Ollama” service if it’s still running.
• Ensure the local API is not reachable anymore:
• Confirm port 11434 is free:
Before uninstalling, you can remove models via CLI:
If already uninstalled, delete the local models folder manually (typical location includes a .ollama directory under your user profile).
Paths can vary by setup. Keep a backup if you plan to reinstall later.
• Remove Start Menu shortcuts if any remain.
• Clear firewall rules you added manually for Ollama (keep localhost allowed for other apps).
• Delete remaining logs or caches if you created custom paths.
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