We'll show you how to remove Opera correctly, clean up leftover data and ensure a clean restart – simply and effectively. This is how you can uninstall it.
To completely remove Opera from your system, simply deleting the desktop icon is not enough. (Source: Montage: Netzwelt/ Image: Opera/ Logo: Opera)
It may be necessary to completely remove Opera from your computer – whether to switch to a different browser, fix serious problems, or perform a clean reinstall.
In this guide you will learn how to uninstall Opera correctly, remove leftover data and back up important information. Before you uninstall the browser, you should back up important data.
Export your bookmarks by clicking Manage Bookmarks in Opera and selecting the Export option. Saves the file in a safe location.
This is how you uninstall Opera from Windows
Open the “Control Panel” and navigate to “Programs and Features”.
Navigates via the Control Panel. (Source: Screenshotx)
Find “Opera” in the list of installed programs and right-click on it. Now select “Uninstall”. Now the assistant will guide you through the process. You can decide whether to keep or delete user data such as cookies or bookmarks.
In the list you will discover Opera. (Source: Sceenshot)
After uninstallation, residual data is often left behind. You can find this under C:\Users\[Euer Benutzername]\AppData in the Local and Roaming directories. Deletes folders such as “Opera Software” or “Opera Stable” to ensure that no remnants are left behind.
Uninstall Opera on Mac
On a Mac, open Finder and navigate to Applications. Drag Opera to the Trash to remove the application. To delete remaining data, navigate to the Library and remove files from the Caches/com.operasoftware.Opera and Preferences/com.operasoftware.Opera.plist folders. These steps will ensure that no residue remains on your system.
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