How to Delete Apps on Windows
Method 1 of 2:
Removal of Programs from the "Programs and Features" Menu
- Hold the "Windows" key and press X.
- Select "Programs and Features" (the top item in the menu that appears).
- You can also get to this menu by holding the "Windows" key and pressing R, then typing "appwiz.cpl" (without quotes) in the box and pressing ↵ Enter.
- This menu can also be found in "Control Panel" under "Programs and Features".
- Locate the program you wish to uninstall. Highlight it (or right click) and select "Uninstall".
- Follow the subsequent prompts that appear to complete uninstallation.
- If the program still appears in the "Programs and Features" list, try refreshing the list by pressing F5.
- Troubleshoot as needed. If this doesn't work, or you get an error:
- Ensure that you have "Administrator" access to the PC. If a box titled "User Account Control" pops up, you will need the username and password of an account that has admin permissions on your PC or domain.
- If the program is from a trusted source (ex: Adobe), refer to any error code that appears during uninstallation.
- If the program is not from a trusted source or seems suspicious, download, install, and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware or refer to your system administrator.
Method 2 of 2:
Removal of Windows Store Apps (Metro-Style Apps)
- Press the "Windows" key on your keyboard or click the Windows icon on the left edge of the taskbar.
- Right-click on any Windows Store App (such as the "Paid WiFi & Cellular" app that comes pre-installed on many systems). Select "Uninstall".
- Wait for a pop-up to appear that informs you that the app will be uninstalled. Click the button that says Uninstall.
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Update 04 March 2020