Removing Outline VPN Client Ubuntu

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It seems like apt can’t find a package named outline-client. This typically means one of two things:

You didn’t install Outline using apt (i.e., it wasn’t installed as a .deb package). This is the most common reason for this error with Outline, as many users install it via the AppImage.
The package name is different, or the repository isn’t configured. While less likely for Outline, it’s a possibility for other software.

Given your previous attempt, it’s highly probable you installed it as an AppImage. In this case, you’ll need to remove it manually.

Here’s how to proceed:

1. Locate and Delete the AppImage File:

The Outline client, when installed as an AppImage, is usually a single executable file. You likely downloaded it to your Downloads folder, or perhaps moved it to a bin or Applications folder in your home directory.

Common locations to check:
- ~/Downloads/
- ~/Applications/ (if you created one)
- ~/bin/ (if you created one)
- The directory where you originally ran it from.
How to find it: You can use the find command to search for it in your home directory:
```
  find ~ -name "Outline-Client*.AppImage" 2>/dev/null
```
This command will search your home directory for any file starting with “Outline-Client” and ending with “.AppImage”. Once found, delete it:
```
  rm /path/to/Outline-Client.AppImage
```
(Replace /path/to/ with the actual path found by the find command.)

2. Remove Leftover Configuration and Autostart Files:

Even if you delete the AppImage, Outline might have created some configuration files and an autostart entry for itself.

Remove configuration directory:
```
  rm -rf ~/.config/Outline/
```
This command removes the entire Outline directory within your user’s configuration folder.
Remove autostart entry (if it was created): If Outline was set to start automatically when you log in, there might be a .desktop file for it.
```
  rm -f ~/.config/autostart/Outline-Client.AppImage.desktop
```
Remove desktop icons (if any): Sometimes AppImages create a desktop icon in your local icon directory.
```
  find ~/.local/share/icons -name "appimagekit-outline-client*.png" -delete
```
This will delete any PNG icons related to the Outline AppImage.

3. Check and Restore Network Configuration (if necessary):

Outline, like other VPNs, can modify your DNS settings. If you experience internet connectivity issues after removing the AppImage, check your /etc/resolv.conf file.

Inspect resolv.conf:
```
  cat /etc/resolv.conf
```
Look for lines that look like they were added by Outline (e.g., specific IP addresses for nameservers that you don’t recognize as your router’s or ISP’s DNS).
Restore resolv.conf (if needed): If it appears Outline modified it:
- Option A (Recommended for modern Ubuntu): If your system uses systemd-resolved (which is common in recent Ubuntu versions), you can usually fix this by re-creating the symlink:
```
  sudo rm /etc/resolv.conf
  sudo ln -s /run/systemd/resolve/stub-resolv.conf /etc/resolv.conf
```
- Option B (Manual Edit - use if Option A doesn’t work or for older systems): First, make a backup:
```
  sudo cp /etc/resolv.conf /etc/resolv.conf.bak
```
  Then, edit the file:
```
  sudo nano /etc/resolv.conf
```
  Comment out or remove any nameserver lines that were added by Outline. You can usually put in public DNS servers like Google’s (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare’s (1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1) if you’re unsure of your ISP’s DNS.

4. Reboot Your System:

After completing these steps, it’s highly recommended to reboot your Ubuntu system to ensure all changes take effect and any background processes related to Outline are completely terminated.

sudo reboot

By following these manual removal steps, you should be able to completely get rid of the Outline VPN client from your Ubuntu system.

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