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opened on Mar 22, 2026

Install source and version

  • Installed from the Windows Store
  • Installed with the MSIX from python.org
  • Installed with the MSI from python.org
  • Installed with winget install 9NQ7512CXL7T

Version: 26.0

Describe the bug
Running py uninstall --purge crashes with an internal error:

[ERROR] INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

The command starts normally and removes runtimes and cache directories, but fails during the final stage while purging shortcuts.

To Reproduce

  1. Install Python Install Manager (MSIX from python.org)
  2. Install at least one runtime with py install (tried with 3.10 and latest 3.14)
  3. Run: 
    py uninstall --purge
  4. Confirm with Y or Enter
  5. Observe crash after "Purging all shortcuts"

Expected behavior
py uninstall --purge should complete successfully without throwing an internal exception.

Additional context

>> Writing logs to C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Temp\python_uninstall_20260322153836_7300.log
>> Python installation manager 26.0
Copyright (c) Python Software Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
BEGIN uninstall_command.execute: []
Reading installs from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python
Found 1 install
Calculating default install
Filtering installs by tag = 3
tag '3' matched 1 install
- 1 core install(s) by prefix
default_platform '-64' matched 1 install
Default install will be pythoncore-3.10-64
> Purging Python 3.10.11 from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.10-64
Atomically removing these files first: python.exe, python3.dll, python310.dll, pythonw.exe, vcruntime140.dll, vcruntime140_1.dll, __install__.json
Files successfully removed
> Purging saved downloads from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\_cache
Current PATH contains C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;D:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Muse Hub\lib;C:\Users\Lusiiky\.lmstudio\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\JetBrains\Toolbox\scripts;%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages\derrod.legendary_Microsoft.Winget.Source_8wekyb3d8bbwe;;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\ExifTool;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\npm;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\PowerToys\DSCModules\
> Purging global commands from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe.__target__
> Purging all shortcuts
Cleaning up registry entries
Removing HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Python\PythonCore\3.10
Cleaning up Start menu shortcuts
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10 Online Documentation.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python
Removing ARP registration for pymanager-pythoncore-3.10-64
!! INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable
TRACEBACK:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "manage\__init__.py", line 50, in main
File "manage\commands.py", line 900, in execute
File "manage\uninstall_command.py", line 109, in execute
TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

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"py uninstall --purge" crashes with INTERNAL ERROR · Issue #288 · python/pymanager · GitHub
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    opened on Mar 22, 2026
    Install source and version
    •  Installed from the Windows Store
    •  Installed with the MSIX from python.org
    •  Installed with the MSI from python.org
    •  Installed with winget install 9NQ7512CXL7T
    Version: 26.0
    Describe the bug
    
Running py uninstall --purge crashes with an internal error:
    [ERROR] INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

    The command starts normally and removes runtimes and cache directories, but fails during the final stage while purging shortcuts.
    To Reproduce
    1. Install Python Install Manager (MSIX from python.org)
    2. Install at least one runtime with py install (tried with 3.10 and latest 3.14)
    3. Run:

      py uninstall --purge

    4. Confirm with Y or Enter
    5. Observe crash after "Purging all shortcuts"
    Expected behavior
    py uninstall --purge should complete successfully without throwing an internal exception.
    Additional context
    >> Writing logs to C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Temp\python_uninstall_20260322153836_7300.log
>> Python installation manager 26.0
Copyright (c) Python Software Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
BEGIN uninstall_command.execute: []
Reading installs from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python
Found 1 install
Calculating default install
Filtering installs by tag = 3
tag '3' matched 1 install
- 1 core install(s) by prefix
default_platform '-64' matched 1 install
Default install will be pythoncore-3.10-64
> Purging Python 3.10.11 from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.10-64
Atomically removing these files first: python.exe, python3.dll, python310.dll, pythonw.exe, vcruntime140.dll, vcruntime140_1.dll, __install__.json
Files successfully removed
> Purging saved downloads from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\_cache
Current PATH contains C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;D:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Muse Hub\lib;C:\Users\Lusiiky\.lmstudio\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\JetBrains\Toolbox\scripts;%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages\derrod.legendary_Microsoft.Winget.Source_8wekyb3d8bbwe;;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\ExifTool;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\npm;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\PowerToys\DSCModules\
> Purging global commands from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe.__target__
> Purging all shortcuts
Cleaning up registry entries
Removing HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Python\PythonCore\3.10
Cleaning up Start menu shortcuts
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10 Online Documentation.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python
Removing ARP registration for pymanager-pythoncore-3.10-64
!! INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable
TRACEBACK:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "manage\__init__.py", line 50, in main
File "manage\commands.py", line 900, in execute
File "manage\uninstall_command.py", line 109, in execute
TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

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"py uninstall --purge" crashes with INTERNAL ERROR · Issue #288 · python/pymanager · GitHub
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      Description
      @Lusiiky
      Lusiiky
      opened on Mar 22, 2026
      Install source and version
      •  Installed from the Windows Store
      •  Installed with the MSIX from python.org
      •  Installed with the MSI from python.org
      •  Installed with winget install 9NQ7512CXL7T
      Version: 26.0
      Describe the bug
      
Running py uninstall --purge crashes with an internal error:
      [ERROR] INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

      The command starts normally and removes runtimes and cache directories, but fails during the final stage while purging shortcuts.
      To Reproduce
      1. Install Python Install Manager (MSIX from python.org)
      2. Install at least one runtime with py install (tried with 3.10 and latest 3.14)
      3. Run:

        py uninstall --purge

      4. Confirm with Y or Enter
      5. Observe crash after "Purging all shortcuts"
      Expected behavior
      py uninstall --purge should complete successfully without throwing an internal exception.
      Additional context
      >> Writing logs to C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Temp\python_uninstall_20260322153836_7300.log
>> Python installation manager 26.0
Copyright (c) Python Software Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
BEGIN uninstall_command.execute: []
Reading installs from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python
Found 1 install
Calculating default install
Filtering installs by tag = 3
tag '3' matched 1 install
- 1 core install(s) by prefix
default_platform '-64' matched 1 install
Default install will be pythoncore-3.10-64
> Purging Python 3.10.11 from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.10-64
Atomically removing these files first: python.exe, python3.dll, python310.dll, pythonw.exe, vcruntime140.dll, vcruntime140_1.dll, __install__.json
Files successfully removed
> Purging saved downloads from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\_cache
Current PATH contains C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;D:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Muse Hub\lib;C:\Users\Lusiiky\.lmstudio\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\JetBrains\Toolbox\scripts;%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages\derrod.legendary_Microsoft.Winget.Source_8wekyb3d8bbwe;;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\ExifTool;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\npm;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\PowerToys\DSCModules\
> Purging global commands from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__target__
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Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe.__target__
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Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe.__target__
> Purging all shortcuts
Cleaning up registry entries
Removing HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Python\PythonCore\3.10
Cleaning up Start menu shortcuts
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10 Online Documentation.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python
Removing ARP registration for pymanager-pythoncore-3.10-64
!! INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable
TRACEBACK:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "manage\__init__.py", line 50, in main
File "manage\commands.py", line 900, in execute
File "manage\uninstall_command.py", line 109, in execute
TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

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"py uninstall --purge" crashes with INTERNAL ERROR · Issue #288 · python/pymanager · GitHub
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        Description
        @Lusiiky
        Lusiiky
        opened on Mar 22, 2026
        Install source and version
        •  Installed from the Windows Store
        •  Installed with the MSIX from python.org
        •  Installed with the MSI from python.org
        •  Installed with winget install 9NQ7512CXL7T
        Version: 26.0
        Describe the bug
        
Running py uninstall --purge crashes with an internal error:
        [ERROR] INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

        The command starts normally and removes runtimes and cache directories, but fails during the final stage while purging shortcuts.
        To Reproduce
        1. Install Python Install Manager (MSIX from python.org)
        2. Install at least one runtime with py install (tried with 3.10 and latest 3.14)
        3. Run:

          py uninstall --purge

        4. Confirm with Y or Enter
        5. Observe crash after "Purging all shortcuts"
        Expected behavior
        py uninstall --purge should complete successfully without throwing an internal exception.
        Additional context
        >> Writing logs to C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Temp\python_uninstall_20260322153836_7300.log
>> Python installation manager 26.0
Copyright (c) Python Software Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
BEGIN uninstall_command.execute: []
Reading installs from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python
Found 1 install
Calculating default install
Filtering installs by tag = 3
tag '3' matched 1 install
- 1 core install(s) by prefix
default_platform '-64' matched 1 install
Default install will be pythoncore-3.10-64
> Purging Python 3.10.11 from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.10-64
Atomically removing these files first: python.exe, python3.dll, python310.dll, pythonw.exe, vcruntime140.dll, vcruntime140_1.dll, __install__.json
Files successfully removed
> Purging saved downloads from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\_cache
Current PATH contains C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;D:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Muse Hub\lib;C:\Users\Lusiiky\.lmstudio\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\JetBrains\Toolbox\scripts;%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages\derrod.legendary_Microsoft.Winget.Source_8wekyb3d8bbwe;;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\ExifTool;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\npm;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\PowerToys\DSCModules\
> Purging global commands from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe.__target__
> Purging all shortcuts
Cleaning up registry entries
Removing HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Python\PythonCore\3.10
Cleaning up Start menu shortcuts
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10 Online Documentation.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python
Removing ARP registration for pymanager-pythoncore-3.10-64
!! INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable
TRACEBACK:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "manage\__init__.py", line 50, in main
File "manage\commands.py", line 900, in execute
File "manage\uninstall_command.py", line 109, in execute
TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

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"py uninstall --purge" crashes with INTERNAL ERROR · Issue #288 · python/pymanager · GitHub
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          Description
          @Lusiiky
          Lusiiky
          opened on Mar 22, 2026
          Install source and version
          •  Installed from the Windows Store
          •  Installed with the MSIX from python.org
          •  Installed with the MSI from python.org
          •  Installed with winget install 9NQ7512CXL7T
          Version: 26.0
          Describe the bug
          
Running py uninstall --purge crashes with an internal error:
          [ERROR] INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

          The command starts normally and removes runtimes and cache directories, but fails during the final stage while purging shortcuts.
          To Reproduce
          1. Install Python Install Manager (MSIX from python.org)
          2. Install at least one runtime with py install (tried with 3.10 and latest 3.14)
          3. Run:

            py uninstall --purge

          4. Confirm with Y or Enter
          5. Observe crash after "Purging all shortcuts"
          Expected behavior
          py uninstall --purge should complete successfully without throwing an internal exception.
          Additional context
          >> Writing logs to C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Temp\python_uninstall_20260322153836_7300.log
>> Python installation manager 26.0
Copyright (c) Python Software Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
BEGIN uninstall_command.execute: []
Reading installs from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python
Found 1 install
Calculating default install
Filtering installs by tag = 3
tag '3' matched 1 install
- 1 core install(s) by prefix
default_platform '-64' matched 1 install
Default install will be pythoncore-3.10-64
> Purging Python 3.10.11 from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.10-64
Atomically removing these files first: python.exe, python3.dll, python310.dll, pythonw.exe, vcruntime140.dll, vcruntime140_1.dll, __install__.json
Files successfully removed
> Purging saved downloads from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\_cache
Current PATH contains C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;D:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Muse Hub\lib;C:\Users\Lusiiky\.lmstudio\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\JetBrains\Toolbox\scripts;%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages\derrod.legendary_Microsoft.Winget.Source_8wekyb3d8bbwe;;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\ExifTool;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\npm;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\PowerToys\DSCModules\
> Purging global commands from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe.__target__
> Purging all shortcuts
Cleaning up registry entries
Removing HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Python\PythonCore\3.10
Cleaning up Start menu shortcuts
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10 Online Documentation.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python
Removing ARP registration for pymanager-pythoncore-3.10-64
!! INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable
TRACEBACK:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "manage\__init__.py", line 50, in main
File "manage\commands.py", line 900, in execute
File "manage\uninstall_command.py", line 109, in execute
TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

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"py uninstall --purge" crashes with INTERNAL ERROR · Issue #288 · python/pymanager · GitHub
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            "py uninstall --purge" crashes with INTERNAL ERROR #288
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            #289
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            "py uninstall --purge" crashes with INTERNAL ERROR#288
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            Description
            @Lusiiky
            Lusiiky
            opened on Mar 22, 2026
            Install source and version
            •  Installed from the Windows Store
            •  Installed with the MSIX from python.org
            •  Installed with the MSI from python.org
            •  Installed with winget install 9NQ7512CXL7T
            Version: 26.0
            Describe the bug
            
Running py uninstall --purge crashes with an internal error:
            [ERROR] INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

            The command starts normally and removes runtimes and cache directories, but fails during the final stage while purging shortcuts.
            To Reproduce
            1. Install Python Install Manager (MSIX from python.org)
            2. Install at least one runtime with py install (tried with 3.10 and latest 3.14)
            3. Run:

              py uninstall --purge

            4. Confirm with Y or Enter
            5. Observe crash after "Purging all shortcuts"
            Expected behavior
            py uninstall --purge should complete successfully without throwing an internal exception.
            Additional context
            >> Writing logs to C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Temp\python_uninstall_20260322153836_7300.log
>> Python installation manager 26.0
Copyright (c) Python Software Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
BEGIN uninstall_command.execute: []
Reading installs from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python
Found 1 install
Calculating default install
Filtering installs by tag = 3
tag '3' matched 1 install
- 1 core install(s) by prefix
default_platform '-64' matched 1 install
Default install will be pythoncore-3.10-64
> Purging Python 3.10.11 from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.10-64
Atomically removing these files first: python.exe, python3.dll, python310.dll, pythonw.exe, vcruntime140.dll, vcruntime140_1.dll, __install__.json
Files successfully removed
> Purging saved downloads from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\_cache
Current PATH contains C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;D:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Muse Hub\lib;C:\Users\Lusiiky\.lmstudio\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\JetBrains\Toolbox\scripts;%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages\derrod.legendary_Microsoft.Winget.Source_8wekyb3d8bbwe;;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\ExifTool;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\npm;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\PowerToys\DSCModules\
> Purging global commands from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe.__target__
> Purging all shortcuts
Cleaning up registry entries
Removing HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Python\PythonCore\3.10
Cleaning up Start menu shortcuts
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10 Online Documentation.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python
Removing ARP registration for pymanager-pythoncore-3.10-64
!! INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable
TRACEBACK:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "manage\__init__.py", line 50, in main
File "manage\commands.py", line 900, in execute
File "manage\uninstall_command.py", line 109, in execute
TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

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"py uninstall --purge" crashes with INTERNAL ERROR · Issue #288 · python/pymanager · GitHub
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              "py uninstall --purge" crashes with INTERNAL ERROR #288
              Closed
              #289
              Closed
              "py uninstall --purge" crashes with INTERNAL ERROR#288
              #289
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              Description
              @Lusiiky
              Lusiiky
              opened on Mar 22, 2026
              Install source and version
              •  Installed from the Windows Store
              •  Installed with the MSIX from python.org
              •  Installed with the MSI from python.org
              •  Installed with winget install 9NQ7512CXL7T
              Version: 26.0
              Describe the bug
              
Running py uninstall --purge crashes with an internal error:
              [ERROR] INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

              The command starts normally and removes runtimes and cache directories, but fails during the final stage while purging shortcuts.
              To Reproduce
              1. Install Python Install Manager (MSIX from python.org)
              2. Install at least one runtime with py install (tried with 3.10 and latest 3.14)
              3. Run:

                py uninstall --purge

              4. Confirm with Y or Enter
              5. Observe crash after "Purging all shortcuts"
              Expected behavior
              py uninstall --purge should complete successfully without throwing an internal exception.
              Additional context
              >> Writing logs to C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Temp\python_uninstall_20260322153836_7300.log
>> Python installation manager 26.0
Copyright (c) Python Software Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
BEGIN uninstall_command.execute: []
Reading installs from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python
Found 1 install
Calculating default install
Filtering installs by tag = 3
tag '3' matched 1 install
- 1 core install(s) by prefix
default_platform '-64' matched 1 install
Default install will be pythoncore-3.10-64
> Purging Python 3.10.11 from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.10-64
Atomically removing these files first: python.exe, python3.dll, python310.dll, pythonw.exe, vcruntime140.dll, vcruntime140_1.dll, __install__.json
Files successfully removed
> Purging saved downloads from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\_cache
Current PATH contains C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;D:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Muse Hub\lib;C:\Users\Lusiiky\.lmstudio\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\JetBrains\Toolbox\scripts;%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages\derrod.legendary_Microsoft.Winget.Source_8wekyb3d8bbwe;;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\ExifTool;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\npm;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\PowerToys\DSCModules\
> Purging global commands from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe.__target__
> Purging all shortcuts
Cleaning up registry entries
Removing HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Python\PythonCore\3.10
Cleaning up Start menu shortcuts
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10 Online Documentation.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python
Removing ARP registration for pymanager-pythoncore-3.10-64
!! INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable
TRACEBACK:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "manage\__init__.py", line 50, in main
File "manage\commands.py", line 900, in execute
File "manage\uninstall_command.py", line 109, in execute
TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

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"py uninstall --purge" crashes with INTERNAL ERROR · Issue #288 · python/pymanager · GitHub
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                Lusiiky
                opened on Mar 22, 2026
                Install source and version
                •  Installed from the Windows Store
                •  Installed with the MSIX from python.org
                •  Installed with the MSI from python.org
                •  Installed with winget install 9NQ7512CXL7T
                Version: 26.0
                Describe the bug
                
Running py uninstall --purge crashes with an internal error:
                [ERROR] INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

                The command starts normally and removes runtimes and cache directories, but fails during the final stage while purging shortcuts.
                To Reproduce
                1. Install Python Install Manager (MSIX from python.org)
                2. Install at least one runtime with py install (tried with 3.10 and latest 3.14)
                3. Run:

                  py uninstall --purge

                4. Confirm with Y or Enter
                5. Observe crash after "Purging all shortcuts"
                Expected behavior
                py uninstall --purge should complete successfully without throwing an internal exception.
                Additional context
                >> Writing logs to C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Temp\python_uninstall_20260322153836_7300.log
>> Python installation manager 26.0
Copyright (c) Python Software Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
BEGIN uninstall_command.execute: []
Reading installs from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python
Found 1 install
Calculating default install
Filtering installs by tag = 3
tag '3' matched 1 install
- 1 core install(s) by prefix
default_platform '-64' matched 1 install
Default install will be pythoncore-3.10-64
> Purging Python 3.10.11 from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\pythoncore-3.10-64
Atomically removing these files first: python.exe, python3.dll, python310.dll, pythonw.exe, vcruntime140.dll, vcruntime140_1.dll, __install__.json
Files successfully removed
> Purging saved downloads from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\_cache
Current PATH contains C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;D:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Muse Hub\lib;C:\Users\Lusiiky\.lmstudio\bin;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\JetBrains\Toolbox\scripts;%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages\derrod.legendary_Microsoft.Winget.Source_8wekyb3d8bbwe;;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Programs\ExifTool;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\npm;C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\PowerToys\DSCModules\
> Purging global commands from C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.9.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__script__.py
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pip3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\python3.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.10.exe.__target__
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe
Purging C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Local\Python\bin\pythonw3.exe.__target__
> Purging all shortcuts
Cleaning up registry entries
Removing HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Python\PythonCore\3.10
Cleaning up Start menu shortcuts
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10\Python 3.10 Online Documentation.lnk
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python\Python 3.10
Removing C:\Users\Lusiiky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python
Removing ARP registration for pymanager-pythoncore-3.10-64
!! INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable
TRACEBACK:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "manage\__init__.py", line 50, in main
File "manage\commands.py", line 900, in execute
File "manage\uninstall_command.py", line 109, in execute
TypeError: 'NoneType' object is not callable

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