Quick Answer: How Do I Uninstall Programs on Windows 10?
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Here’s how to uninstall any program in Windows 10, even if you don’t know what kind of app it is.

  • Open the Start menu.
  • Click Settings.
  • Click System on the Settings menu.
  • Select Apps & features from the left pane.
  • Select an app you wish to uninstall.
  • Click the Uninstall button that appears.

How to uninstall programs in Safe Mode

  • Press Windows Key + R for Run window, type regedit.msc.
  • On the left side, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SYSTEM -> CurrentControlSet -> Control -> SafeBoot -> Minimal.
  • Right click on Minimal, Click on New, Click Key.
  • A new key is generated on the left side, name it as MSIServer.

How to Uninstall Windows 10’s Built-in Apps

  • Click the Cortana search field.
  • Type ‘Powershell’ into the field.
  • Right-click ‘Windows PowerShell.’
  • Select Run as administrator.
  • Click Yes.
  • Enter a command from the below list for the program you wish to uninstall.
  • Click Enter.

If you still face issue and want to know the way how to delete a program using command prompt then try the steps provided below.

  • Click on start.
  • Type cmd in the search box.
  • Right click on command prompt and select the option run as administrator.
  • In the command prompt, type wmic and press Enter.

How do I uninstall a program?

To remove programs and software components in Windows 7 from your computer hard disk drive, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start , and then click Control Panel.
  2. Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.
  3. Select the program you want to remove.
  4. Click Uninstall or Uninstall/Change at the top of the program list.

Why can’t I uninstall apps on Windows 10?

The best thing about CCleaner is that it can also uninstall default Windows 10 apps that you cannot uninstall via Settings app. Select the program or app which you want to remove from your PC and then click Uninstall button. Click OK button when you get the confirmation dialog.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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