# Remove vcpkg

## In this learning path

- [Introduction](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/)
- [Install vcpkg](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/installation/)
- [Initialize vcpkg](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/initialization/)
- [Create a vcpkg-configuration.json file](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/config_creation/)
- [Use vcpkg](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/usage/)
- [Activate a license](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/licenseactivation/)
- [Remove vcpkg](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/removal/)
- [Next Steps](https://learn.arm.com/learning-paths/embedded-and-microcontrollers/vcpkg-tool-installation/_next-steps/)

If you want to remove `vcpkg` from your system, run one of the following commands:

## Windows Command Prompt

```plaintext
rmdir /s  %USERPROFILE%\.vcpkg
```

## Windows PowerShell

```powershell
Remove-Item -Recurse -Force -Path ~\.vcpkg
```

## Linux / macOS

```bash
rm -rf ~/.vcpkg
```