How to Uninstall Windows 10 Store Apps
Method 1 of 3:
Using the Start Menu
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Launch the Start menu. Click the Startbutton, 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. -
Uninstall the app. Click the Uninstall from the context menu that appears. -
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.- 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. -
Search for the app you wish to uninstall. Type its name in. -
Right-click the app from the results. This will prompt a context menu to appear. -
Uninstall the app. Click the Uninstall from the context menu that appears. -
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.- 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 Startbutton 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.
- You can change the order of the list by selecting a different sort order.
- 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.- After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This may take up to thirty seconds.
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