How to uninstall Windows 10 programs
Uninstalling programs in Windows 10 is a simple task that allows you to free up space on your computer and keep it running optimally. Sometimes, however, it can be confusing to find the right way to do it. In this article, we will show you how to uninstall programs from Windows 10 easily and quickly, without complications. With a few simple steps, you can get rid of those applications that you no longer need and improve the performance of your operating system. Keep reading to learn how to do it!
– Step by step -- How to uninstall programs from Windows 10
- Open the start menu of Windows 10.
- Click on “Settings”.
- Select «Applications» in the settings menu.
- Click on the “Apps and Features” section.
- Wait for it to load the list of programs installed on your computer.
- Select the program you want to uninstall from the list.
- Click "Uninstall" and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
- Confirm that you want to uninstall the program when requested.
- Wait for the uninstallation process to complete.
- Restart your computer if the uninstalled program requires it.
FAQ
How can I uninstall a program in Windows 10?
- Open the Home menu by clicking the Windows button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Choose Configuration (the gear icon).
- Click Applications.
- In the list of installed applications, select the program you want to uninstall.
- Click on uninstall and follow the instructions on the screen.
How to uninstall a program that does not appear in the applications list?
- Open the Control panel by clicking on the Start menu and typing “Control Panel”.
- Choose Programs.
- Click on Uninstall a program.
- Find the program you want to uninstall in the list and click on it.
- Click uninstall and follow the on-screen instructions.
How do I uninstall a program that I can't remove?
- Use a third party uninstall tool to delete the program. There are several available online.
- Open the tool and look for the program you want to uninstall.
- Follow the instructions of the tool to delete the program completely.
How can I tell if a program has been completely uninstalled?
- Open the Control panel and select Programs.
- Click Uninstall a program.
- Search for the uninstalled program in the list and verify that it no longer appears.
Can I recover a program uninstalled by mistake in Windows 10?
- Open the Microsoft Store from the Start menu.
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Downloads and updates.
- Look for the uninstalled program in the list of applications available for download.
- Click on Install to recover the program.
Is there a quick way to uninstall multiple programs at once in Windows 10?
- Open the Control panel and select Programs.
- Click on Uninstall a program.
- Press and hold the key Ctrl and click the programs you want to uninstall at the same time.
- Click uninstall and follow the instructions on the screen.
How do I uninstall a program that I can't find in Control Panel?
- Use a third party uninstall tool to locate and remove the program.
- Open the tool and search for the program that you want to uninstall.
- Follow the tool's instructions to delete the program completely.
How do I uninstall a program that does not have the uninstall option?
- Open the Task Manager by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting Task Manager.
- Look for the program related process which cannot be uninstalled in the Processes tab.
- Right click on the process and select Finish homework.
How do I uninstall a program in Windows 10 if I don't have administrator permissions?
- ask a System administrator to log in and uninstall the program for you.
- If it is your personal computer, log in as administrator to be able to uninstall the program.
Can I uninstall preinstalled apps on Windows 10?
- Open the Start menu and click Configuration.
- Select Applications.
- Click on Apps and features.
- Find the pre-installed app that you want to uninstall and click on it.
- Click on uninstall and follow the on-screen instructions.