If you have installed VLC Media Player on your Chromebook and wish to uninstall it, the steps will depend on the method you used to install it.
VLC Media Player is compatible with major operating systems, including Chrome OS, and can be installed on a Chromebook using the Google Play Store or the Linux Terminal if the Linux Development Environment is enabled. Let’s explore the different methods for uninstalling VLC Media Player from a Chromebook.
Uninstall the Android version of VLC
If you have installed the Android version of VLC Media Player on your Chromebook, you can follow these methods to uninstall it.
1. Using the App Drawer
The easiest way to remove VLC is by using the app drawer. Here’s how:
1. Click the App Launcher icon to open the app drawer.
2. Look for the VLC Media Player app, right-click on the VLC icon, and select Uninstall from the context menu that appears.
3. You will get a confirmation pop-up. Click on the Uninstall button and wait for the uninstall process to complete.
2. Using the Settings
You can also uninstall the Android application from the Chromebook settings.
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Click on the Apps tab and select the Manage your Apps option.
3. From the list of applications, look for the VLC app and select it.
4. Click on the Uninstall button and confirm your action by clicking on the Uninstall button in the Uninstall VLC prompt.
Uninstall Linux Version of VLC
Now, if you have installed the Linux version of VLC Media Player, the steps to uninstall VLC are slightly different.
1. Using the Linux App Folder
When you install a Linux application on your Chromebook, you will find the app in the Linux Apps folder in the app drawer.
You can easily uninstall the app from the Linux Apps folder by right-clicking on it and selecting the Uninstall option.
1. Open the app drawer.
2. Look for the Linux apps folder and open it.
3. Right-click on the VLC Media Player app icon and choose the Uninstall option.
2. Using the Terminal
There is another method of uninstalling VLC Media Player from the Chromebook using the Linxu Termial.
Just follow these steps:
1. Open the App Drawer and look for the Linux apps folder.
2. Select Terminal to open it.
3. Click on the penguin option and it should open the terminal command interface.
4. Here, run the following terminal command and press Enter key:
sudo apt-get remove vlc
5. If get a question; Do you want to continue? Press the Y key to continue with the uninstallation process.
Conclusion
That’s it! These are the various ways to uninstall VLC Media Player from your Chromebook, depending on how you installed it. However, if you want to uninstall it on other operating systems, you can check out our detailed guide on removing VLC Media Player from different operating systems.
