Although the app was originally deprecated with the Fall Creators Update in favor of the Paint 3D app, with the release of the May 2019 Update, Microsoft decided to keep the classic version for a little longer as a feature on-demand. However, starting with the Windows 10 21H2 update (build 21354 or higher), the app becomes a Microsoft Store app, which you can remove like any other app and reinstall through the Store. In this guide, you will learn the steps to uninstall (and install) the classic Microsoft Paint app on Windows 10.
How to install or uninstall Paint on Windows 10 21H2 or later How to install or uninstall Paint on Windows 10 21H1 and older
How to install or uninstall Paint on Windows 10 21H2 or later
If you are running build 21354 or a higher release, you can now manage the image editing app from the “Apps & features” settings like regular apps.
Uninstall Paint app
To uninstall the Microsoft Paint app, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the legacy image editing tool will the removed from your computer. Windows 10 21H2 uninstall Paint
Install Paint app
To install the MSPaint app on your device, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the program will be installed on your device. At the time of this writing, the Paint is not officially available for download. Microsoft Store Paint download
How to install or uninstall Paint on Windows 10 21H1 and older
If you are still on version 21H1, 20H2, 1909, or older, then the app is still a feature on-demand, and you will need to remove it from the “Optional features” settings.
Uninstall Paint app
Use these steps to uninstall Microsoft Paint: Once you complete the steps, the classic Paint application will be removed from your computer. Apps & features settings, Optional features option Uninstall Microsoft Paint (classic) app on Windows 10 20H1
Install Paint app
Use these steps to install Paint using the Optional features settings on Windows 10: After you complete the steps, the classic Microsoft Paint app will be installed on your device. Apps & features settings, Optional features option Optional features settings, add a feature option Install MS Paint app on Windows 10 20H1 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.
