Finding and Removing previously installed software

SirLancelotX · 07-24-2003, 04:48 PM

I've tried installing Xmule and wxWindows many times with problems. I'm going to keep trying but i read somewhere that before you retry, you should get rid of the existing installs or whatever.

My question, how do i delete it all? I don't even know where it is or called.

Thanks,
Lance

dkaplowitz · 07-24-2003, 05:34 PM

If the default install path isn't in the README or the INSTALL file(s) then you can do a

Code:

 find / -name "appname-or-something-similar-with-wildcards"

to see where it's all installed.

Mr Tickle · 07-24-2003, 05:42 PM

yeah but do updatedb as root first.

You can also use locate <filename>

At least I had to be root to do it on my box

fancypiper · 07-24-2003, 05:46 PM

You didn't bother to mention how you installed or your distro, so we have no idea how to give specific help...

# Guides to software and installation and uninstallation
LNAG - How do I install a program I downloaded from the Internet?
Rute Guide's software explanation
You might want to check out CheckInstall to manage source code installations/uninstallation