How to uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows

Follow the instructions presented below if you want to uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows.

 

Uninstall or remove apps in Windows 11

1. Click the Start menu ⊞ and then type APPWIZ.CPL in the Type here to search field at the top of the search bar.

2. Find the program you want to uninstall from the list. Right-click on it and select Uninstall or click the Uninstall button up at the top.

3 Follow the steps in the wizard to complete the process.

NOTE: If you wish to uninstall a security solution, and you encounter an error, we recommend using its dedicated uninstall tool. You can find a list of the most common security solutions here.

 

 

Uninstall or remove apps in Windows 10

1. Click Start, then click Settings.

2. Click the System icon in the Settings area, then select Apps.

3. Find the program you wish to uninstall, right-click on it and select Uninstall or click the Uninstall button up at the top.

4. Follow the steps in the wizard to complete the process.

NOTE: If you wish to uninstall a security solution, and you encounter an error, we recommend using its dedicated uninstall tool. You can find a list of the most common security solutions here.

 

 

Uninstall or remove apps in Windows 8 & Windows 8.1

1. From the Windows Start screen, locate Control Panel (for example, you can start typing “Control Panel” directly in the Start screen) and then click its icon.

2. Click Uninstall a program or Programs and Features.

3. Find the program you wish to uninstall, right-click on it and select Uninstall or click the Uninstall button up at the top.

4. Follow the steps in the wizard to complete the process.

NOTE: If you wish to uninstall a security solution, and you encounter an error, we recommend using its dedicated uninstall tool. You can find a list of the most common security solutions here.

 

 

Uninstall or remove apps in Windows 7

1. Click Start, go to Control Panel and then double-click Programs and Features.

2. Find the program you wish to uninstall, right-click on it and select Uninstall or click the Uninstall button up at the top.

3. Follow the steps in the wizard to complete the process.

NOTE: If you wish to uninstall a security solution, and you encounter an error, we recommend using its dedicated uninstall tool. You can find a list of the most common security solutions here.