Assistance Needed: Corrupted Python Installation Uninstallation Issue

[Mats Wichmann]

On 1/29/24 05:19, Syed Hamood via Python-list wrote:
> Dear Python.org Support Team,
> 
> I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to seek assistance with an
> issue I'm encountering while attempting to uninstall a corrupted Python
> installation on my system.
> 
> Details of my system:
> 
>     - Operating System: Windows 10
>     - Python Version: 3.11.3(64-bit)
>     - Installation Method: installer from Python.org
> 
> Description of the issue: [Provide a brief description of the problem
> you're facing, any error messages received, or specific steps you've taken
> so far.]
> 
> I have already tried the following:
> 
>     - Deleting python. removing corrupted files from command prompt with
>     administrative privileges.
> 
> However, despite my efforts, I have been unable to successfully uninstall
> the corrupted Python installation.

The more stuff you remove by hand the harder it is for the Windows 
installer to act to do an uninstall.

This tool usually helps if things are badly messed up:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed-cca7d1b6-65a9-3d98-426b-e9f927e1eb4d

Haven't used it for a while, but after it tries basic overall repairs to 
the installation subsystem (which is probably okay), there are prompts 
you can follow to point to a specific program that doesn't want to 
uninstall.