How to Uninstall Windows 10 Store Apps

Windows 10 introduces a new generation of apps, built on new technologies. These apps are called Windows Store apps, and this article will show you different ways of uninstalling them. Launch the Start menu. Click the Start button, located...

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Using the Start Menu
Using the Search Feature
Using the Settings App

Method 1 of 3:

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Launch the Start menu. Click the Start

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button, located at the bottom-left. You can also press the ⊞ Win keyboard key.
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Locate and right-click the app you wish to uninstall. Right-click the app's tile or listing in the All apps list. A context menu will appear.
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Uninstall the app. Click the Uninstall from the context menu that appears.
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Confirm the app uninstallation. A mini confirmation dialog will appear. Click Uninstall to confirm that you really want to uninstall the app. If you've changed your mind, simply click away.
1. After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This may take up to thirty seconds.

Method 2 of 3:

Using the Search Feature

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Launch the search feature. Click the search bar/icon on your taskbar. It may appear as a circular Cortana icon.
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Search for the app you wish to uninstall. Type its name in.
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Right-click the app from the results. This will prompt a context menu to appear.
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Uninstall the app. Click the Uninstall from the context menu that appears.
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Confirm the app uninstallation. A mini confirmation dialog will appear. Click Uninstall to confirm that you really want to uninstall the app. If you've changed your mind, simply click away.
1. After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This may take up to thirty seconds.

Method 3 of 3:

Using the Settings App

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Open the Settings app. Click the Start

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button and select the settings gear

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Go to the Apps category. If you don't have this option, click System instead. You're probably running an older version of Windows 10.
Locate the app you wish to uninstall. Use the search bar to find a specific app if you wish.
1. You can change the order of the list by selecting a different sort order.
2. You can also use the search bar above the app list to find the application.
Click the app listing.
Uninstall the app. Click the Uninstall.
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Confirm the app uninstallation. A mini confirmation dialog will appear. Click Uninstall to confirm that you really want to uninstall the app. If you've changed your mind, simply click away.
1. After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This may take up to thirty seconds.