How to remove programs on Windows 10, 8.1/8, 7, Vista, XP computers

While using a computer, you often install programs, software, and applications on your computer because you need to use them or sometimes because you find the software very interesting and want to try it out. cause your computer to contain too much unnecessary software. When a software is no longer used on the computer, we often find ways to delete it from the system to make room for other, more necessary software and also help the computer run faster, more stable, and have more features. How to remove this software that you can apply.

Instructions for uninstalling the program in many different ways

The most basic way is that you can go to Control Panel on the system then select the Uninstaller function and you're done. However, using this method, you will not be able to completely delete the junk files left by the program, so if It would be better to use specialized program removal software. Please join us to learn how to remove software depending on each Windows version below!

1. Uninstall software in Windows 10

For software installed through the Windows Store

These are software installed on the Windows application market (Windows Store). These software are installed directly on the computer and opened in the Windows Start bar. To remove software installed through the Windows Store, do the following:

Step 1 : Click on the Start  menu then select All Apps to display the list of applications you have installed on your device.

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Step 2 : Right-click on the application to be removed, select  Uninstall

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Step 3 : Click Uninstall to confirm the removal. The software will be automatically removed from the computer

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These are software installed on regular Windows (.exe). To remove this software, do the following:

Step 1 : Access  the Windows 10 Control Panel  by pressing the Windows + R key combination to open the Run dialog box and type control panel then press OK or Enter.

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Step 2 : In Control Panel, click  Uninstall Program

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Step 3 : In the list of software installed on the computer, double click on the software that needs to be removed. The uninstaller for each software will appear and guide you on how to specifically remove it.

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2. Uninstall software in Windows 8/8.1

Step 1 : Press the Windows + I key combination at the same time to open the Setting panel , select Control Panel , the Control Panel panel appears.

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Step 2: At the Control Panel interface, select view by: Category mode , then click Uninstall a program in the Programs section, the Uninstall or change a program interface appears.

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Step 3 : This interface displays information about installed programs on your computer. Select the program you want to remove and double-click on it to uninstall the program. Depending on the program, the uninstallation options and uninstallation time may be quick or slow

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3. Uninstall software in Windows 7

Step 1: Go to Start, select Control Panel, the Control Panel panel appears

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Step 2:  Select View by: Category, click Uninstall a program in the Programs section, the Uninstall or change a program interfaceappears

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Step 3: At the Uninstall or change a program interface , information about the programs currently installed on your computer will be displayed. Double click on the program you want to remove to remove it

Alternatively: You can also remove the application by clicking on the program to be removed, then clicking the Uninstall button above.

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4. Uninstall software in Windows Vista

Step 1: Go to Start , select Control Panel , the Control Panel panel appears

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Step 2: Select Uninstall a program in the Programs section, the Uninstall or change a program interface appears

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Step 3: At the Uninstall or change a program interface , information about the programs currently installed on your computer will be displayed. To remove the program, click on the program you want to remove , then click the Uninstall button above.

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5. Uninstall software in Windows XP

Step 1: Go to Start, select Control Panel , the Control Panel panel appears

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Step 2: Select Add or Rove Programs , the Add or Rove Programs interface appears

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Step 3: Select a program you want to remove, then click the Remove button (or Change/Remove ) to remove the program from your computer. Depending on the program, the uninstallation options and uninstallation time may be quick or slow

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6. Uninstall software with Your Uninstaller

Your Uninstaller is an effective software to uninstall programs and software on computers. Your Uninstaller supports deep uninstallation, scanning and deleting all remaining junk files of the program.

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Step 1: Start Your Uninstaller software, Your Uninstaller's interface will display all the software and programs installed on your computer.

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Step 2: You select a software you want to remove and double click on it, here I will use Foxit Cloud as an example.

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Step 3: A window appears, Your Uninstaller provides 4 uninstallation modes. After selecting the uninstallation mode, click Next

- Built-in Mode: Uninstall normally 

- Safe mode: uninstall normally and scan for remaining junk files and delete them

- Normal Mode: Includes safe mode and performs later scanning of junk files.

- Super Mode : Includes Normal Mode and performs a full scan of the computer and deletes all related software files.

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Step 4 : Click Yes to agree to remove the program from your computer. Please wait a moment for Your Uninstaller to uninstall the program.

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Step 5: The normal uninstallation process is finished, click OK to confirm. Your Uninstaller will scan for remaining junk files

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Step 6: The system finishes scanning junk files, click Next to confirm deletion of junk files

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Step 7 : Successfully uninstalled the program, click Finish to finish.

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In addition to these uninstallation methods, you can use other application removal support tools such as Revo Uninstall Your Uninstaller, in which Revo Uninstall has a fast and thorough removal speed of programs as desired.

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Instructions for uninstalling the program in many different ways

Above, Tipsmake has shown you some ways to completely remove stubborn software and applications on your computer. As for Windows 11, TipsMake provides detailed instructions in the article How to uninstall software on Windows 11, please refer to it. 

Jessica Tanner

Update 18 June 2024