How to uninstall application software from a Windows computer

If you find yourself no longer using an application software, you can uninstall it to remove it from your Windows computer. This is a good way to free up space on your hard drive and keep your computer clutter-free. Here are ways to uninstall application software from your Windows computer.

How to uninstall application software from a Windows computer

Uninstall Windows 8 and Windows 10 application software

Uninstall normally installed application software

Uninstall Windows 8 and Windows 10 application software

Uninstall normally installed application software

App software uninstall confirmation

1. Right-click the Start  button with the Windows icon
2. Click on Programs and Features
3. Click to select the software you want to remove
4. Click the Uninstall button
5. Click Uninstall again to confirm in the warning dialog box.

Uninstall application software installed from the Microsoft Store app store

Uninstall application software installed from the Microsoft Store app store

1. Click the Start button  with the Windows icon or press the key  Windowson the keyboard
2. Click on All apps 
3. Right-click the application you want to remove
4. Click Uninstall
5. Click Uninstall again to confirm in the warning dialog box.

Uninstall Windows 7 application software

Uninstall Windows 7 application software

Click on Programs and Features or Uninstall a program

Select the software you want to remove and click the Uninstall button

App software uninstall confirmation

1. Click the Start button  with the Windows icon or press the key  Windowson the keyboard
2. Click on Control Panel
3. Click on Programs and Features or Uninstall a program
4. Click to select the software you want to remove
5. Click the Uninstall button
6. Click Uninstall again to confirm in the warning dialog box.

Uninstall Windows XP Application Software

Uninstall Windows XP Application Software

Click on Add or Remove Programs

Select the software you want to remove and click the Remove button

1. Click the Start button  or press the key  Windowson the keyboard
2. Click on Control Panel
3. Click on Add or Remove Programs
4. Click to select the software you want to remove
5. Click the Remove button
6. Click Uninstall again to confirm in the warning dialog box.