Through the start menu
In previous versions, to enter the standard uninstall application, you first had to open the Control Panel and then go to the Programs and Features menu. But in the "Top Ten" they added several ways to launch the uninstaller.
The fastest way is to go to the Start Menu and find the unwanted one in the general list of installed programs. By right-clicking on it with the RMB, we call the context menu and select the "Delete" item.
In the Settings app
It is worth noting that the Control Panel functions are duplicated in the Settings, because this application was created to replace the outdated interface. We go along the path Start -> Settings menu -> Applications -> Applications and features. Then select unnecessary software from the list, right-click and click "Delete".
Via Control Panel
To quickly find it, it is better to use the general search on the taskbar. Further, all actions and windows will correspond to those that are characteristic of earlier versions. Go to Programs -> Programs and Features -> Uninstall Programs. After that, a list of installed applications will be displayed on the screen - right-click and click "Delete".
Uninstalling built-in components
If you want to remove the applications built into Windows 10, you will not be able to uninstall through the Control Panel. You will need the Powershell utility. To call it, press the Win + R key and write "Powershell" in the search bar. Now right click to launch Powershell as administrator. At the CLI, enter the Get-AppxPackage command. A complete list of components with names will appear.
Microsoft is trying to make its operating system as user-friendly as possible, but not everyone agrees with its decisions. In Windows 10, the familiar Programs and Features panel has been replaced by a new one. If you're conservative enough to want to stick with the old version, here are a few ways to do so.
Through the "Control Panel"
To open the old menu through the "Control Panel", you first need to find it. To do this, click on the search icon next to the "Start" menu and enter the query "Control Panel".
In the "Control Panel", find the "Programs" icon and click on "Uninstall a program" under it.
Using the start menu
A fairly simple method, however, it does not work with applications preinstalled and downloaded from the Microsoft store. Open Start, select an application and right-click on it. In the menu that appears, click "Delete". The classic Programs and Features panel opens.
However, there is a chance that this method will stop working. Microsoft wants you to master the new interface. Well, while there is an opportunity - use it.
Via the Run dialog box
Windows has a hidden command that launches the Programs and Features menu. To use it, press the Win + R keys. In the dialog box that appears, enter the command and click "OK":
By creating a shortcut
To create a shortcut, right-click on the desktop and select New → Shortcut. In the "Specify the location of the object" field, paste the following command:
rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl
When using a computer, the user is faced with the need to remove a particular program. In the old version of the operating system, for this you need to go to the Control Panel and, after selecting the desired software, remove it. In Windows 10, several methods are available at once to uninstall unnecessary software from the device.
Manual removal
Uninstalling software in Windows 10 manually is done in one of four ways.
On the start menu
Uninstalling software through the Start menu is the easiest, fastest and most affordable way.
Start menu –> All applications –> right-click (RMB) on unnecessary software –> Uninstall
In the Settings app
In the Settings there are functions that duplicate those of the Control Panel. This is because this application is designed to replace the outdated interface and is designed to replace the functions available in the Control Panel. Therefore, you can uninstall the software through the Options.
Settings –> System –> Apps and features –> right-click on unwanted software –> Uninstall
Healthy! The list that opens shows the date the software was installed and its size. This is important to know if you are freeing up hard drive space and removing unnecessary or malicious software.
In Control Panel
Start Menu –> Control Panel –> Programs and Features –> right-click on unwanted software –> Uninstall
Important! You can get to the “Programs and Features” section through the menu of the “This PC” window, in which select the “Computer” item and click “Uninstall or change a program” in the list that opens.
Using PowerShell
Use the PowerShell utility to uninstall built-in Windows 10 apps. In the search bar, run "PowerShell" as Administrator.
In the window that opens, enter the command:
Get-AppxPackage | Select Name, PackageFullName
where " PackageFullName' is the full name of the application.
After that, a complete list of installed standard applications will appear.
To remove them, enter the command in "PowerShell":
Get-AppxPackage PackageFullName | Remove-AppxPackage
With the help of special programs
To save time and make it easier to uninstall the software on your computer, use specially designed programs for this.
Removes unnecessary software from the computer, its additional files and registry entries in a few clicks. This allows you to get rid of the "tails" remaining after the uninstall process.
To uninstall using Revo Uninstaller, highlight the unwanted software in the active window, then click Uninstall.
In the window that opens, select the uninstallation method:
- built-in;
- safe;
- moderate;
- advanced.
Video
The video details how to uninstall programs in Windows 10 using the indicated methods, including using other special software.
Conclusion
On a Windows 10 PC, you can uninstall both installed and built-in programs and apps. It is better to do this with the help of special programs that clean up the "tails". You can also uninstall manually using the Settings application or through the Start menu in the general list.
Greetings, readers.
Earlier, I have repeatedly mentioned such a thing as cleaning the system of unnecessary software. This is mainly done to speed up the operation of the operating system. Today I will tell you where to install and remove programs in Window 10, as well as how to use this tool. In addition, the article will explain some of the reasons why the function refuses to work normally.
So, if for some reason you need to deal with the existing security, we use the above function. True, in this version of the system from Microsoft, it is now called as " Programs and Features". However, the location remains the same.
Many people want to know where the tool is located. To open it, we take several steps:
That's all.
Description( )
After launch, a small window will appear in which a list of installed software on the computer will be visible.
In addition, here you can see " View installed updates". This section contains additions to the initial installation of Win. If you wish or need, select unnecessary lines, and then click " Delete».
It should be said right away that such an action can lead to failures in the system. So you need to do this only with 100 percent certainty.
Also there is a tab " Enable or disable features…". It allows you to start or, on the contrary, stop individual elements at almost any time. The same principle applies here: if you are not sure, do not touch.
The main page shows a list of applications that users have installed. Review it carefully and, if possible, remove unused programs. Just do not rush, some of them may have an unusual name or run in the background along with other software. To say goodbye to the application, you need to highlight the appropriate one, and then click the appropriate button on top.
It is worth noting that the place we need opens in several more ways. So, for example, starting from the command line is carried out using the command " appwiz.cpl". The same can be specified in the "" component.
For mobile devices( )
It's probably no secret to anyone that there are smartphones and tablets running OS Windows 10 Mobile. This means that the devices use a similar algorithm of operation, as well as on a computer.
Where to find the tool? Unfortunately, the developers decided to remove it from the compact version. Therefore, in order to say goodbye to an unnecessary program, a number of conditions must be met:
Restart your device. This is done in the usual way or by holding down the lock and volume. The latter is called " Forced reboot».
Then we go to memory and select the storage location - phone or card.
Sometimes it happens that after some problems the program refuses to leave the device and at the same time does not work by itself. In this option, you need to go to the menu " Options", then to " System", and produce " Reset". Sometimes these steps help to say goodbye to annoying programs.
Problems( )
Some users are faced with a situation where, when accessing the corresponding tool, the latter does not see any program. As usual, this can happen as a result of various reasons.
So, the simplest one is long loading. If this is your first time running this tool, a blank window will immediately appear. As time goes by, the list begins to build. In subsequent times, this happens faster, although the process itself also takes some time.
Another common reason for missing programs is the impact of malware. Therefore, if suddenly the list does not line up for a long time, you should immediately download and install the antivirus, update the databases, and then run a full scan of the device. If problems are found, we treat and check the performance of the tool.
If it is not restored, you can try to re-place it on your computer Windows Installer. To do this, go to the official website of the developer, download the necessary software and simply install it.
But sometimes that doesn't help either. In this case, there is only one solution - a complete reinstallation of Windows along with formatting the system partition.
Well, I hope this article will help you understand the function described above.
