How to Uninstall Apps in Windows PC


key Takeaways

  • Open settings> privacy and security> device encryption click on turn off.
  • Click Start and right-click on the app then click uninstall 
  • Open the control panel> program > program and features click on the app to select uninstall 

Want to uninstall apps and programs on a Windows PC either Windows 10 or 11 then follow these methods to easily remove and uninstall apps,

Some apps will easily uninstall using the start and settings app but some need extra steps to remove properly,

Let's start,

1. Uninstall the app on Windows 10 

1. From start menu

Select Start and look for the app or program in the list shown.

Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall.

uninstall apps from start menu

2. From settings 

Select Start, then select Settings  > Apps > Apps & features. 

uninstall apps from settings

Select the app you want to remove, and then select Uninstall.

3. From the control panel 

In the search box on the taskbar, type Control Panel and select it from the results.

control panel in windows start

Select Programs > Programs and Features.

program option in control panel

Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall/Change. Then follow the directions on the screen.

uninstall option in settings

2. Uninstall the app on Windows 11

1. From start menu 

Select Start  > All apps and search for the app in the list shown.

uninstall option in start menu windows 11

Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall.

2. From settings 

Select Start  > Settings  > Apps > Apps & features.

uninstall option in settings windows 11

Find the app you want to remove, and select More  > Uninstall.

3. From the control panel 

In search on the taskbar, enter Control Panel and select it from the results.

Select Programs > Programs and Features.

Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall/Change. Then follow the directions on the screen.

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