Steps to remove installed apps from Store on Windows 10

Windows 10 introduces a new generation of apps built on new technology. These apps are called Windows Store apps and this article will show you different ways of uninstalling them.

Method 1. Use the Start menu

Step 1 : Launch the Start menu . Click the Start button , located at the bottom left. You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard.

Step 2 : Locate and right click on the app you want to uninstall. Right-click the tile or app in the All apps list . A context menu will appear.

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Step 3 : Uninstall the app. Click Uninstall from the context menu that appears.

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Step 4 : Confirm the uninstallation of the application. A small confirmation dialog box will appear. Click Uninstall to confirm that you really want to uninstall the app. If you change your mind, just click out.

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After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This process can take up to 30 seconds.

Method 2. Use the Search feature

Step 1 : Launch the Search feature . Click on the icon/search bar on the Taskbar. It may appear as a circular Cortana icon.

Step 2 : Search for the app you want to uninstall. Enter its name.

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Step 3 : Right click on the application from the results. This will prompt a context menu to appear.

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Step 4 : Uninstall the app. Click Uninstall from the context menu that appears.

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Step 5 : Confirm the uninstallation of the application. A small confirmation dialog box will appear. Click Uninstall to confirm that you really want to uninstall the app. If you change your mind, just click out.

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After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This process can take up to 30 seconds.

Method 3. Use the Settings app

Step 1 : Open the Settings app. Click the Start button and select the settings gear.

Step 2 : Go to the Apps category . If you don't have this option (probably because you're running an older version of Windows 10), click System instead.

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Step 3 : Find the app you want to uninstall. Use the search bar to find a specific app if you want.

You can change the order of the list by choosing a different sort order.

You can also use the search bar above the apps list to find apps.

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Step 4 : Click the application list.

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Step 5 : Uninstall the app. Click Uninstall.

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Step 6 : Confirm the uninstallation of the application. A small confirmation dialog box will appear. Click Uninstall to confirm that you really want to uninstall the app. If you change your mind, just click out.

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After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This process can take up to 30 seconds.

Hope you are succesful.

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