apt-get uninstall

**Krupa** · 15-09-2009

Hey guys. I am new to linux and i installed vlc player on my ubuntu using the following code :

Code:

apt-get install vlc-player

But now i don't want to use it as i have a better video player on my machine. But i don't know how to uninstall it. I tried this code :

Code:

apt-get uninstall vlc-player

But this code didn't work. Please help guys...

**FaMe FacToR** · 15-09-2009

Simply go to synaptic packager and remove VLC player from there. Go to System Menu > Preference > Synaptic Package Manager. There from the list select VLC Player or in the search menu type vlc and you will get all the package related to it. Install it. Its a GUI tool and that would be easy to use. Use commands when you get use to it...

**Rudra.J** · 15-09-2009

Originally Posted by Krupa

apt-get uninstall
But this code didn't work. Please help guys...

This is not the right command. The right command is :

Code:

apt-get remove vlc-player

Hope this helps...

**Krupa** · 15-09-2009

Thanks for helping guys. Well i noticed in the menu there is an option named "Add/Remove Programs". Can i use it to remove any software? In the menu specified by Fame, i noticed there are two package managers. Which on to use? I'll try the command and post back if there is any problem. Thanks!