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I installed several Python extensions, and now I tried to uninstall them. I simply went to C:\Python26, and then clicked the uninstall executable, e.g. Removeelementtree.exe. However, I got a runtime error dialog, saying "This program is normally started by Windows".

Can anyone help me?

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use standard windows Add or Remove Programmes. – SilentGhost Jan 18 '10 at 15:28
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Uninstall Python? Why would you do such a thing?! – Phoshi Jan 18 '10 at 15:39
Listen to SilentGhost and give the normal Add or Remove a shot, since I can't find any hits on your error dialog – Ivo Flipse♦ Jan 18 '10 at 15:53
Plus what Windows version are you using? – Ivo Flipse♦ Jan 18 '10 at 15:54
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If Add/remove programs does not work, try Revo uninstaller.

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You have to feed the installation log file to Removeelementtree.exe, for your case it should be:

Removeelementtree.exe -u "C:\Python27\elementtree-wininst.log"

The complete uninstall command is mentioned in the log, the file is having this pattern: [distribution]-wininst.log and located under your Python directory.

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start -> all program -> accessories -> system tools -> system restore -> choose a date prior to installation of python

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Seems like way overkill to remove python extensions. – onnodb Jan 18 '10 at 19:12
@onnodb - Pretty much so! XD – BloodPhilia May 21 '10 at 15:04
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