If you no longer need a specific app or have to reinstall one of them, Windows 10 includes multiple ways to uninstall apps completely using the Settings app, Control Panel, Windows Package Manager, PowerShell, and even Command prompt. In this guide, you will learn the steps to uninstall apps on Windows 10.
Uninstall apps using Settings on Windows 10 Uninstall apps using Start menu on Windows 10 Uninstall apps using Optional features Uninstall apps using Windows Package Manager on Windows 10 Uninstall apps using Control Panel on Windows 10 Uninstall apps using PowerShell on Windows 10 Uninstall apps using Command Prompt on Windows 10
Uninstall apps using Settings on Windows 10
Uninstall a Microsoft Store or a classic (win32) application, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the application will be removed from your computer. Windows 10 Settings uninstall app If the app has the Uninstall button grayed out, you may have stumbled upon a system application that can’t be removed from the Settings. You may still delete this app, but you will need to go through a more complex process using PowerShell using the steps below.
Uninstall apps using Start menu on Windows 10
In addition to using the Settings app, you can quickly uninstall Microsoft Store apps from within the Start menu. To remove apps with the Start menu, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the Microsoft Store application will be removed from the computer. Start menu uninstall app
Uninstall an app using Optional features
Through the Settings app, you can also remove system apps known as “features on-demand,” including apps like Notepad, Paint, WordPad, Windows Media Player, and many others. To uninstall optional features on Windows 10, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the system application will no longer be available on the device. Windows 10 Optional features Uninstall features on-demands
Uninstall an app using Windows Package Manager on Windows 10
Windows Package Manager (winget) is a command-line tool available with the latest version of Windows 10, and it has been designed to save you time and frustration by automating the process of searching, downloading, installing and uninstalling, upgrading, and configuring software. To uninstall an app with the Windows Package Manager tool, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the app will be removed from the computer. If you are removing a traditional desktop application, the app uninstaller interface may appear with additional steps to complete the uninstall. winget list of installed apps In the command, change APP-NAME for the app’s actual name. Quotations are only required if the app has spaces in the name. For example, this command uninstalls the Microsoft Teams app on Windows 10: winget uninstall app If the command option to uninstall apps is not available, you can use these steps to turn it on and use the feature.
Uninstall an app using Control Panel on Windows 10
On Windows 10, you can still use the Contro Panel to remove programs, but only classic apps, not the ones you install from Microsoft Store. Uninstall classic desktop apps (win32) from your PC with these steps: After you complete the steps, the win32 app will be removed from Windows 10. You can always repeat the instructions to uninstall other apps. Control Panel uninstall a program option Windows 10 Control Panel uninstall app
Uninstall an app using PowerShell on Windows 10
Although it is possible to use the Settings app to remove classic and modern apps, you still cannot uninstall many built-in apps like Camera, Alarms & Clock, Cortana, and many others, and this is when PowerShell comes in handy. In addition to using Settings and Control Panel, you can also use PowerShell to uninstall classic, modern, and built-in apps and tools. To uninstall apps using PowerShell commands on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the app will no longer be available on your device, but you can always reinstall it using the Microsoft Store. If you want to see all the Windows apps installed in the computer, type the following command and press Enter: In the output, you will see a long list of apps, which can be overwhelming, but you need to do this to know the name of the apps you want to uninstall. For example, if you want to uninstall the Camera app, you will notice that the system name is “Microsoft.WindowsCamera” in the listing. In the command, make sure to replace PROGRAM-NAME with the application’s actual name as listed in the above step. For example, this commands uninstall Cortana on Windows 10: PowerShell uninstall Cortana app
Uninstall an app using Command Prompt on Windows 10
Alternatively, you can also use Command Prompt to uninstall applications using the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) tool, but only classic desktop programs, not Microsoft Store apps. Uninstall apps with the WMIC command-line tool with these steps: Once you complete the steps, the program you specified in the command will be uninstalled from the Windows 10 installation. WMIC Product Get Name command In the command, make sure to replace PROGRAM-NAME with the application’s actual name as listed in the above step. For example, this command removes the Microsoft Edge Dev app: Windows 10 WMIC uninstall app command All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
