Windows 10 basics: how to uninstall apps

 You might need to remove programs and/or applications from Windows 10, for a variety of reasons. It could be that you want to free up space or that you no longer need the application.

There are many ways to uninstall an app, depending on which one you want to delete. Try another method if one doesn't work.

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Not all apps can be uninstalled with the methods listed here. Some built-in apps, such as Microsoft Edge, can only be uninstalled with a tool like Windows PowerShell, which uses a command-line interface. Deleting these apps is a much more complex process that you can follow here.

The process for most applications is quite straightforward.

UNINSTALL AN APP FROM THE START MENU

Simple apps such as those from Microsoft Store can be uninstalled easily from the Start menu. You may need to perform a formal uninstall for larger programs and apps that may save settings in the Windows Registry or other areas of your system. You should not delete your app, but uninstall it properly.

Here's how you can get started:

• Click the Start button.
• Find the app.
• Right-click the app and choose "Uninstall."

Some apps can be uninstalled directly from the Start menu.

• You will see an "Uninstall” button in the pop-up window. This message is accompanied by the message "This application and its related information will be uninstalled." Click the button to close the window.

To uninstall the app, click on "Uninstall" once more.

• If the application is more complicated, you will see a button saying "Uninstall." This will take you to the Control Panel's "Uninstall or modify a program" page.

UNINSTALL AN APP USING THE CONTROL PANEL

You can also access this page by entering "Control Panel" into the search bar, and then clicking on the "Uninstall a Program” link under the Programs heading.

• Scroll down until you find the program that you wish to delete. (If it isn't there, you might need to uninstall via settings -- the instructions are here).
• After you have found the program, click on it to open the "Uninstall/Change" page. You can also click on the program and choose "Uninstall" or 'Uninstall/Change".

To uninstall an application, highlight it and then click on "Uninstall" or "Uninstall/Change."

• The steps that follow depend on which program you are using. Some applications will automatically be deleted and you won't need to do anything. A pop-up window may appear asking you to confirm. In this case, click "Uninstall" to confirm.

Follow the prompts to uninstall the program.

• When you are done, click "Finish".

UNINSTALL AN APP USING SETTINGS

Another, and perhaps more convenient way to uninstall a program in Windows 10 is to use the Apps & Features section.

• Click the Start button.
• To open settings, select the cog.
• Open "Apps"
• Select the "Apps and features" option from the left-hand sidebar to navigate to it. You can also search for "Apps & features" in the taskbar search box and click on "Add or Remove Programs".
• Scroll down until you find the app that you wish to delete and click on it for more information.

Select the app that you want to uninstall.

• Click the "Uninstall" button. If the button is grayed, it means you cannot uninstall it using the normal Windows 10 interface.
• A small window will open. Click the "Uninstall" button.

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