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How to Uninstall Apps From Windows 7, 8, and 10

Remove old and unused apps to free space on your PC

By Mark Baggesen Mark Baggesen Writer Southern Methodist University University of Massachusetts/Amherst The University of British Columbia Mark Baggesen is a former Lifewire writer who has 20+ years' experience and has in web development, communications, web analytics, and databases. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 11, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide

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Use the Apps & features or Add or Remove Programs function from the Control Panel. You can also open the uninstall function or program that may have come with the application. This article explains how to remove specific apps you don't like or just don't use from a Windows 10, 8 or 7 operating system.

Remove an App With the Windows 10 Start Menu Option

The first way is the simplest and quickest method for removing an app. Select Start. Find the program you want to uninstall by scrolling down the All Apps list. When you find the program or Windows Store app you want to get rid of, hover over it with your mouse, and right-click. From the menu that appears, select Uninstall. In Programs and Features, scroll until you find the app you want to uninstall, select it, then click Uninstall. Windows 8 and 8.1 users can also use this method. Instead of right-clicking a program in the Start menu, however, you'd right-click from the Start or All Apps screens.

Windows 10 Settings App Option

Another option is to follow the Settings app method. Get started by navigating to Apps & features. A list of all the installed Windows Store apps and desktop programs will populate on this screen of the Settings app. Select the Start button then go to Settings. Under Windows Settings, select Apps. Under Apps & features, scroll down to find the app you want to uninstall. Select the app, and then select Uninstall. Confirm removal by selecting Uninstall again. Follow the program's uninstall prompts.

Windows 8 1 and 8

Other than the right-click method listed in the Windows 10 section, Windows 8.1 has a similar way to remove apps through the Programs and Features control panel. Press the Windows Key or select Start on the lower left-hand corner to open the Start Screen. Locate the application you want to uninstall and right-click the app icon and select Uninstall. The Programs and Features control panel applet will open. Make sure the correct app is selected. Select Uninstall/Change and follow the uninstall wizard to complete removal. You can also bypass and go straight to the Programs and Features control panel applet by doing the following: Windows 8.1: Right-click the Start menu and select Programs and Features from the context menu. Windows 8: Hover your cursor over the bottom left corner of your desktop until you see a small image of the Start Screen. Right-click on the context menu and select Programs and Features.

Windows 7

As of January 2020, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7. You should upgrade to Windows 10 to continue receiving security updates and technical support. Just as previous Windows systems, Windows 7 utilizes the Start menu to begin any uninstall. Select the Start button. Select Control Panel. Select Programs. Under Programs and Features, scroll to find the program you want to uninstall. Select the program then select Uninstall. Follow along with the uninstall prompts to complete the app removal. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire 17 Best Free Uninstaller Programs (October 2022) How to Organize Windows 10 Start Menu How to Uninstall or Remove Internet Explorer How to Fix Outlook Search When It's Not Working IObit Uninstaller v12 Review How to Delete Apps on an Amazon Fire Tablet What Version of Windows Do I Have? How to Open Command Prompt (Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, etc.) How to Pin and Unpin a Program in Windows 7 What Is the Control Panel in Windows? Geek Uninstaller v1.5.1.162 Review (A Free Uninstaller) How to Uninstall Microsoft Teams on Windows 10 How to Boot to the Desktop in Windows 8.1 How to Delete Apps From Your iPhone How to Access the Windows 10 Startup Folder LogiLDA.dll: What It Means and How to Fix It Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies