How to uninstall programs on Windows
The Windows app uninstaller has made it incredibly simple to get rid of apps you don’t use anymore. However, there are certain apps you can’t remove, such as those built directly into the Windows operating system.
You may also receive a notification for certain apps that fail to uninstall. Windows recommends that you try to repair these buggy or unresponsive programs. This is a separate process found below.
Reasons to uninstall apps
Cleaning up your app library has its benefits. It reduces strain on your storage and may even prevent too many background tasks from running at once. This is a common reason for virtual memory to run low, which can cause your processor to work harder than necessary.
Or, you may not need certain apps over time, like any older game you haven’t played in months. Removing it can help your PC’s performance by freeing up precious storage space. Just be sure to use the uninstall tool instead of simply deleting the program files.
This is the best method because it removes the app and its temporary files, such as downloads, screen shares, or app data files. This creates a truly clean slate with no files to worry about being leftover.
To uninstall a program, use one of these methods:
Start Menu:
- Click Start, and choose your app from the list that appears.
- Right-click the app you wish to remove.
- Select Uninstall.
Control Panel:
- Click on the search area in your taskbar.
- Type “Control Panel,” then select it.
- Choose Programs > Programs and Features.
- Find the program you want to delete, and right-click on it.
- Choose Uninstall or Uninstall/Change (depending on what appears).
- Proceed through the steps from the Windows 10 uninstaller to complete the process.
Settings Page:
- Click Start.
- Choose Settings > Apps > Apps & Features.
- Choose the apps you want to uninstall and click the Uninstall button.
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