How to Uninstall Opera

Co-authored by Scott St Gelais

Last Updated: October 23, 2022 Tested

On Windows 10

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On a Mac

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On Ubuntu

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Opera is still the fourth most downloaded web browser in the market, according to Download.com's "Browser for Windows" section. However, uninstalling it can be tricky. If you're trying to uninstall Opera, first save your personal data (like your bookmarks), then close all Opera-related windows and processes, and start from step one, below.

Method 1

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On Windows 10

Method 1

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Hit Windows 10's Start menu. Choose All Apps.
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Scroll for Group O. Right click on Opera in that part, and select the "Uninstall" option.

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Wait while the programs list loads. Locate your own copy of Opera program, press the Enter key directly or launch the given Uninstall option in the program settings.^{[1]
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If you wish to completely uninstall Opera Stable, please check the additional option "Delete my Opera user data", and then press "Uninstall" button on the "Opera Installer" above.

Method 2

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Open Start menu, choose Settings and then select System.^{[2]
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Enter Apps & Features.^{[3]
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Locate the unwanted Opera app in the list, and launch the Uninstall option.^{[4]
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Select the option Yes when the UAC alert comes up.

Method 2

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On a Mac

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Check out your own Dock bar. Quit Opera for Mac.
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Run Activity Monitor and terminate the "opera_autoupdate" process manually.
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Select the "Quit" option on the confirmation window.
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Open your desktop. Head to Go and select Applications entry on the list.
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Find an icon named "Opera Internet Browser".
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Right click on that Opera app, and select "Move to Trash".
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Wait while your Mac helps perform your request.

Method 3

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On Ubuntu

Note: Uninstalling Opera on Ubuntu or Xubuntu could be troublesome, if you're new to command prompt. Read the following steps if you have Opera installed via a downloaded .deb installer. And, generally, "comm" means "Command".

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Hit the Ubuntu logo.
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Type comm in it, choose Terminal.
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Provide your password. You need to make yourself become the root user by offering the correct system password you set.
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Type sudo dpkg –remove opera and press Enter.
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Please be patient while your request is being processed.

Community Q&A

Question

When I try uninstalling it, it says Opera is running and wont uninstall, but it isn't running.

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Community Answer

Opera may not have a window open, but a background process might still be running. If you're on Windows, open Task Manager, scroll till you find Opera, right-click it, then select "End Task". Try uninstalling it again after doing that.