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How to Fix “The Directory is Not Empty” error in Uninstall-AzureRM

If you have run into an error while trying to uninstall the AzureRM module in PowerShell, you are in luck.

According to our Experts, the error: “uninstall-azurerm the directory is not empty” means that the directory with the AzureRM modules still has files or subdirectories. This prevents the uninstallation process from completing.

Today, we are going to take a look at the causes behind this error and how to fix it.

Common Causes

• Previous attempts to uninstall AzureRM may have failed, leaving residual files behind.
• Other modules or applications may rely on AzureRM, preventing its full removal.
• If we have made manual changes to the AzureRM installation directory, it can stop the uninstallation process.

Troubleshooting Tips

Before we begin, find the exact location of the AzureRM modules using the following command:

Get-Module -ListAvailable AzureRM*

• Manual Cleanup
  1. Before making any changes, create a backup of the directory.
  2. Then, carefully delete all files and subdirectories within the identified directory.
  3. Now, try to run `Uninstall-AzureRM` again.
• Check for Dependencies
  1. Look for any applications or modules that might depend on AzureRM.
  2. Try to remove or update these dependencies to proceed with the uninstallation.
• PowerShell Module Cleanup

  To uninstall all AzureRM modules, run this command:

  Get-Module -ListAvailable AzureRM* | Remove-Module
• Check for Remaining References
  1. Look for any files or registry entries containing references to AzureRM.
  2. In case we find any remaining references, we have to manually remove them.
• Restart PowerShell

  Close all PowerShell sessions and open a new one to ensure that all changes take effect.

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Conclusion

With these troubleshooting tips we will be able to resolve the “uninstall-azurerm the directory is not empty” error and successfully uninstall the AzureRM module from our system.

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to fix “The Directory is Not Empty” error in Uninstall-AzureRM.