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Uninstall or Remove apps and Programs in Windows 10 and 11 easily

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Windows 10

Uninstalling or removing apps and programs in Windows 10 can be done through various methods. Here are some detailed steps for each method mentioned in your question:

  1. Uninstall from the Start menu:
    • Click on the Start button located at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
    • Look for the app or program you want to uninstall in the list of installed apps displayed in the Start menu.
    • Press and hold (or right-click) on the app or program you wish to remove.
    • From the context menu that appears, select “Uninstall.” Follow any on-screen prompts or instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
  2. Uninstall from the Settings page:
    • Click on the Start button and then select the gear-shaped Settings icon to open the Settings app.
    • Inside the Settings app, click on “Apps.”
    • In the left sidebar, select “Apps & Features.”
    • On the right side, you will see a list of installed apps and programs.
    • Scroll through the list or use the search bar to locate the app or program you want to remove.
    • Click on the app or program, and then click on the “Uninstall” button.
    • Follow any additional prompts or instructions to complete the uninstallation.
  3. Uninstall from the Control Panel (for programs):
    • Type “Control Panel” in the search box on the taskbar and select it from the search results.
    • In the Control Panel window, set the view to either “Category” or “Large icons” for easier navigation.
    • Click on the “Programs” category (or “Programs and Features” if using the “Category” view).
    • From the list of options, click on “Programs and Features.”
    • You will see a list of installed programs on your computer.
    • Locate the program you want to uninstall, right-click on it, and select either “Uninstall” or “Uninstall/Change.”
    • Follow the instructions provided by the uninstaller to complete the removal process.

If you encounter any issues during the uninstallation process, here are some additional tips:

  • If you can’t find an app or program in any of the above methods, you can try searching for it using the search bar in the Start menu or File Explorer.
  • If you receive an error message while uninstalling, you can use the “Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter,” which is a tool provided by Microsoft to help resolve issues with uninstallation.
  • If you are trying to remove malware, refer to the “Windows Security” application to run a scan or consult your antivirus software’s documentation for specific instructions.

Windows 11


To uninstall an app or program from the Start menu in Windows 11, you can follow these elaborated steps:

  1. Click on the Start button located at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
  2. In the Start menu, click on “All apps” or “All Programs.” This will display a list of all the apps and programs installed on your computer.
  3. Scroll through the list or use the search bar to locate the app or program you want to uninstall.
  4. Once you find the app or program, press and hold the app icon (or right-click on it). A context menu will appear.
  5. From the context menu, select “Uninstall.” This will initiate the uninstallation process for the selected app or program.
  6. Follow any on-screen prompts or instructions that appear to complete the uninstallation. The specific steps may vary depending on the app or program being uninstalled.

Alternatively, if the app or program you want to uninstall is not available in the Start menu, you can try the following methods:

Uninstalling in Settings:

  1. Click on the Start button and then click on the gear-shaped Settings icon to open the Settings app.
  2. Inside the Settings app, click on “Apps.”
  3. In the left sidebar, select “Apps & features.”
  4. On the right side, you will see a list of installed apps and programs. Scroll through the list or use the search bar to locate the app or program you want to remove.
  5. Click on the app or program, and then click on the “Uninstall” button.
  6. Follow any additional prompts or instructions to complete the uninstallation.

Uninstalling from Control Panel:

  1. Type “Control Panel” in the search box on the taskbar and select it from the search results.
  2. In the Control Panel window, set the view to either “Category” or “Large icons” for easier navigation.
  3. Click on the “Programs” category (or “Programs and Features” if using the “Category” view).
  4. From the list of options, click on “Programs and Features.”
  5. You will see a list of installed programs on your computer. Locate the program you want to uninstall, right-click on it, and select either “Uninstall” or “Uninstall/Change.”
  6. Follow the instructions provided by the uninstaller to complete the removal process.