{"id":113748,"date":"2020-11-17T12:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T09:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-uninstall-an-application-on-windows-10\/"},"modified":"2020-11-17T12:00:06","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T09:00:06","slug":"how-to-uninstall-an-application-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-uninstall-an-application-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Uninstall an Application on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e9a5484851\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e9a5484851\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-uninstall-an-application-on-windows-10\/#Uninstall_an_Application_Using_the_Start_Menu\" >Uninstall an Application Using the Start Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-uninstall-an-application-on-windows-10\/#Uninstall_an_Application_Using_Settings\" >Uninstall an Application Using Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-uninstall-an-application-on-windows-10\/#Uninstall_an_Application_Using_Control_Panel\" >Uninstall an Application Using Control Panel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Uninstall an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>lication on Windows 10&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-679121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/xwindows_10_hero_3.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.nJRUKwztfO.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10 Logo Hero - Version 3\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re running Windows 10 and you don\u2019t need an application anymore, you might want to uninstall it. There are several ways to do it, depending on what type of app it is. Here\u2019s how to uninstall a program in Windows.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uninstall_an_Application_Using_the_Start_Menu\"><\/span>Uninstall an Application Using the Start Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If an application has been installed using the Microsoft Store, you can uninstall it quickly via the Start menu. To do so, open the \u201cStart\u201d menu and locate the application\u2019s icon, then right-click it. In the menu that pops up, select \u201cUninstall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/startmenu_uninstall.jpg\" alt=\"In the Windows 10 Start menu, right-click the app and select &quot;Uninstall.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"283\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s the first time you\u2019ve uninstalled a program this way, it will warn you with a small pop-up dialog. Click \u201cUninstall\u201d again. The app will be uninstalled silently with no further action necessary from you. If you change your mind, you can download and install it again later through the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n<p>If you right-click an app that wasn\u2019t installed via the Microsoft Store and select \u201cUninstall,\u201d the \u201cPrograms and Features\u201d window will open. Locate the program in the list, select it, then click the \u201cUninstall\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/select_and_uninstall.jpg\" alt=\"In Programs and Features, select the app you want to uninstall and click &quot;Uninstall.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"448\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If an uninstall wizard window appears, follow the steps until the program is uninstalled. Then you\u2019re free to close the \u201cPrograms and Features\u201d window.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uninstall_an_Application_Using_Settings\"><\/span>Uninstall an Application Using Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps the most comprehensive way to uninstall an application on Windows 10 is by using Settings. That\u2019s because you can see a list of every installed program on the system and easily select which one you\u2019d like to uninstall.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, open \u201cSettings\u201d by clicking the \u201cStart\u201d menu and selecting the gear icon. (Or you can press Windows+I on your keyboard.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-694682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xwin_open_settings.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.iILqEcbY-H.jpg\" alt=\"In the Windows 10 Start Menu, click the &quot;gear&quot; icon to open Settings.\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cSettings,\u201d click \u201cApps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/windows_settings_click_apps.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows Settings, select &quot;Apps.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"181\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, you\u2019ll see a list of all apps installed on your system. This includes both apps installed through the Microsoft Store and those installed through other methods.<\/p>\n<p>Locate the entry for the program you\u2019d like to uninstall and select it. Then click \u201cUninstall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/windows_settings_click_uninstall.jpg\" alt=\"In &quot;Apps &amp; Features,&quot; select the app you'd like to uninstall, then click &quot;Uninstall.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"353\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If the app was installed from the Microsoft Store, it will uninstall instantly without any extra steps.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s an app installed through other means, you might see an additional pop-up dialog. If so, click \u201cUninstall\u201d again. After that, the program\u2019s uninstall wizard window will launch. Follow the wizard\u2019s steps, and the app will uninstall completely.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uninstall_an_Application_Using_Control_Panel\"><\/span>Uninstall an Application Using Control Panel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also uninstall non-Microsoft Store applications using the legacy Windows Control Panel. To do so, open the \u201cStart\u201d menu and type \u201ccontrol,\u201d then click the \u201cControl Panel\u201d icon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Open the Control Panel on Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/launch_control_panel.jpg\" alt=\"Open Start menu, type &quot;control,&quot; then select the &quot;Control Panel&quot; icon.\" width=\"650\" height=\"484\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Under \u201cPrograms,\u201d click \u201cUninstall a program.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/control_panel_uninstall_a_program.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows Control Panel, click &quot;Uninstall a program.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"404\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Programs and Features window that appears, you\u2019ll see a long list of installed applications that you can sort by name, publisher, install date, size, and version number by clicking on the column headings.<\/p>\n<p>This list does not include apps installed from the Microsoft Store. To uninstall those, use the \u201cSettings\u201d window or right-click them and select \u201cUninstall\u201d in the \u201cStart\u201d menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/list_of_apps_control_panel.jpg\" alt=\"A list of installed programs in Windows Control Panel.\" width=\"650\" height=\"229\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Locate the program you\u2019d like to uninstall and click the entry to select it. Then click the \u201cUninstall\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/select_and_uninstall.jpg\" alt=\"In Programs and Features, select the app you want to uninstall and click &quot;Uninstall.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"448\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>An uninstall wizard for the program will launch. Click through the steps until you finish the uninstall process. Since Microsoft considers Control Panel a legacy interface, it\u2019s a good idea to also practice uninstalling programs using the other methods above. 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