Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows (2024)

Uninstall from the Start menu

1. SelectStart > All apps and search for the app in the list shown.

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

Uninstall in Settings

1. Select Start >Settings > Apps> Apps & features.

2. Find the appyou want to remove, select More> Uninstall.

Note:Some apps can't be uninstalled from the Settings app right now. For help uninstalling these apps, follow the instructions to uninstall from Control Panel.

Uninstall from Control Panel

1. In search on the taskbar, enterControl Panel and select it from the results.

2. Select Programs >Programs and Features.

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

Need more help?

• If you can't find an app or program, try the tips in See all your apps in Windows 10 and Program is not listed in add/remove programs after installation.

• If you get an error message when you're uninstalling, try the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter.

  See Also

  What Is Bloatware and How to Remove It Completely

• If you're trying to remove malware, seeStay protected with Windows Securityto find out how to run a scan. Or if you use another antivirus software program, checktheir virus protection options.

Uninstall from the Start menu

1. SelectStart and look for the app or program in the list shown.

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

Uninstall from the Settings page

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

2. Select the appyou want to remove, and then select Uninstall.

Uninstall from the Control Panel (for programs)

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

2. Select Programs >Programs and Features.

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

Need more help?

• If you can't find an app or program, try the tips in See all your apps in Windows 10 and Program is not listed in add/remove programs after installation.

• If you get an error message when you're uninstalling, try the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter.

• If you're trying to remove malware, seeStay protected with Windows Securityto find out how to run a scan. Or if you use another antivirus software program, checktheir virus protection options.