Removing software on Windows based PC is relatively simple. Following the simple steps below will help you remove any software that you wish to uninstall.
Press the Windows logo on your keyboard or tap the icon on the screen. At the Start screen, tap and hold the app's tile you want to uninstall. There's another way to uninstall apps that might not be too obvious:
- Swipe in from the right side of the screen and tap Settings
- Select System and then tap Apps & features
- You can sort the list of apps by size, name, or install date
- Select the app from the list and then tap or click the "Uninstall" button
Open Control Panel by swiping in from the right edge of the screen, tapping Search (or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and then clicking Search), entering Control Panel in the search box, and then tapping or clicking Control Panel.
- Under "Programs" click "Uninstall a Program"
- Right click on the program you wish to remove, then click "Uninstall/Change"
- Follow the uninstallation steps to remove the software entirely
- Go to the "Start Menu" located at the bottom right of your screen
- Select "Control Panel"
- Under "Programs" click "Uninstall a Program"
- Right click on the program you wish to remove, then click "Uninstall/Change"
- Follow the uninstallation steps to remove the software entirely
- Go to the "Start Menu" located at the bottom right of your screen
- Select "Control Panel"
- Click "Add or Remove Programs"
- Click the program you wish to remove, then click "Remove" or "Change/Remove"
- Follow the uninstallation steps to remove the software entirely
Additional Notes
After you have uninstalled the software, certain data such as folders or files may remain on your computer. We recommend you to clear them manually if needed.
Guide last updated: January 30, 2024