How to Uninstall DeepSeek-R1 Model from Ollama on Windows & Mac?

Due to issues like “server is busy,” did you install DeepSeek-R1 locally using Ollama to run it offline? Now DeepSeek is working properly online. Would you like to remove it completely from local machine? Our step-by-step guide on how to uninstall the DeepSeek-R1 model from Ollama will help you remove it from Windows and Mac, and you’ll be able to free up disk space and manage your local models. 

You can also visit our tutorial to install DeepSeek-R1 locally on your computer if you desire to use it offline due to some errors. However, we’ve also given a complete guide to fix errors in DeepSeek for your ease. Now, after receiving queries from many DeepSeek users, we decided to provide a comprehensive guide to remove this AI model permanently from Ollama. Let’s discuss in detail:

Step-by-step Guide to Uninstall DeepSeek-R1 Model from Ollama

For your ease, we’ve divided this guide into simple steps so that you may easily remove DeepSeek from Ollama:

Step 1: Open Command Prompt

If you’re a Windows user, then click the Start menu, type cmd, and press Enter to open Command Prompt. On the other hand, if you’re a Mac user, then press Command (⌘) + Space to open Spotlight Search, type Terminal, and press Enter.

Step 2: Check Which Models Are Installed

To uninstall the DeepSeek-R1 model from Ollama, it’s essential to verify whether you’re using the 1.5B, 7B, or any other version. So, you’ve to type the following command in the command prompt window or terminal and press enter:

Ollama list

After pressing enter, the DeepSeek-R1 model will be displayed.

Step 3: Delete the Model You Don’t Need

To remove the DeepSeek-R1 model, type the following command and replace deepseek-r1:7b with the name of the model displayed as the result of the above command:

ollama rm deepseek-r1:7b

Step 4: Delete Residual Files

Sometimes, the commands mentioned above might not remove all associated files, especially the large blob files that occupy significant disk space. These residual files can remain due to shared usage among multiple models or other reasons.​ Then you need to remove them manually by following the given steps:

1: Navigate to the Blobs Directory

Open C drive and go to the user’s folder. Then, find the Ollama folder and navigate to blobs. For your ease, I’ve given the path to easily navigate to blobs:  

• C:\Users\<YourUsername>\ollama\models\blobs

2: Identify and Delete Residual Files

• Look for large files in blobs corresponding to the DeepSeek-R1 model.
• Ensure these files aren’t shared with other models before deletion.
• Manually delete the identified files to free up disk space.​

How to Fix Errors Encounter During Removal of DeepSeek-R1?

Sometimes, due to background processes, incorrect DeepSeek model names, or file permissions restrictions, you may face errors while attempting to uninstall DeepSeek Models. You’ve to follow the following steps:

• Use Correct Name: After running the first command, you’ll find the name of DeepSeek-R1, so in the second command, replace 7b in Ollama rm deepseek-r1:7b with the correct version.
• Run Terminal As an Administrator: Close the terminal and again search cmd in the search menu, right-click on the command prompt, and select run as administrator.
• Close all Background Applications: Close all other apps working in the background and again open the command prompt to run commands.

Final Words

By following the above steps, you can successfully learn how to uninstall DeepSeek-R1 model from Ollama, whether you’re running it on your Windows or Mac because I’ve shared my practical experience. Moreover, you don’t need to panic in case of any error because I’ve offered all the possible solutions for it. If you’ve any other queries, you can contact us via comment, email, or our social pages.