How to Uninstall Programs In Windows 10

This guide provides new users with step-by-step instructions on how to add and remove programs in Windows 10. It also highlights the most efficient method to access the Control Panel component for this purpose. Additionally, it offers comprehensive information on the correct procedure to uninstall programs and applications from your computer running on Windows 10.

How to Find the Add/Remove Programs Feature in Windows 10

1. Open Control Panel (for this you can start typing “Control Panel” in the search on the taskbar, and then open the desired item).

2. If “Category” is set in the “View” field at the top right, then in the “Programs” section, open “Uninstall a program”.

3. If “Icons” is installed in the preview field, then open the “Programs and Features” item to access the list of programs installed on your computer and remove them.

4. In order to remove any of the programs, just select it in the list and click the “Uninstall” button in the top line.

5. The Uninstallation will start for that specific program which will guide you through the necessary steps to remove that program. Follow the prompts and click Next to uninstall the program.

How to Remove Programs Using the “Settings” Feature in Windows 10

In the latest version of windows 10, alongside the control panel, a fresh application called “Settings” is utilized to modify the configurations. This application can be accessed by clicking on “Start” and then selecting “Settings”. Among its various functionalities, it also enables the removal of installed programs from your computer.

To uninstall a Windows 10 program or app using options, follow these steps:

1. Open “Settings” and go to “Applications and features”.

2. Select the program you want to remove from the list and click the corresponding button.

If the Windows 10 Store app is being removed, you just need to confirm the removal. If a classic program (desktop application) is removed, its official uninstaller will be launched.

The new interface for uninstalling Windows 10 programs from your computer is evidently straightforward, user-friendly, and effective.

How to Open Applications and Features

There are even two methods to open the uninstallation section in the “Applications and Features” settings of Windows 10. The first opens the section in the settings, and the second either immediately starts uninstalling the program, or opens the “Programs and Features” section in the Control Panel:

1. Right-click on the “Start” button (or Win + X keys) and select the top menu item.

2. Just open the Start menu, right-click on any program and select Uninstall.