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How to Delete a Program on Windows 8

Windows 8 is the newest Windows OS, available on a variety of devices. It runs and looks very different than previous Microsoft OS, however, and you may need a little help figuring out how to do certain functions like deleting or...

Author: Jessica Tanner2 minutes read
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Uninstalling Tiled Programs

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    Right-click on the tile if you have a mouse. If you do not, touch and hold the tile until it bounces and then flick down just a little.
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    Click the uninstall button.
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    Follow the prompts and you're done.
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Uninstalling Non-Tiled Programs

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    Access the charms menu. Open the charms menu by holding your mouse in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen or by flicking your finger towards the center of the screen from off-screen on the right-hand side (if you have a tablet).
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    Click the search icon.
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    Click the Apps button, if the apps do not come up automatically.
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    Scroll to the right until you see the Control Panel. Click the button.
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    Under the Programs heading you will see an option for 'Uninstall a program'. Click that option.
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    Select the program you would like to uninstall and then press 'Uninstall'. Respond to the prompts and you're done.
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Removing a Tile

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    Select the tile to be removed. If you don't want to actually uninstall the program but simply wish to remove the tile, this can also be done quite easily. First, right-click on the tile to be removed if you have a mouse or, if you do not, touch and hold the tile until it bounces and then flick down just a little.
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    Click 'Unpin from start'.
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    Follow any prompts and you're done.
Method 4 of 4:

Uninstalling Programs on Phones

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    Flick left from the Start menu to access the Apps list.
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    Tap and hold the app you wish to delete.
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    Tap 'Uninstall'.
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    Follow the prompts and then you're done.

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