How Do I Remove or Uninstall a Program in Windows?

Table of Contents

1. Windows 10 
2. Windows 8/8.1
3. Windows 7 
4. Windows Vista 

Uninstalling a program can cause permanent loss of any saved data associated with the program being uninstalled. Consult the instructions that came with your software for further details on backing up your data.

1. Windows 10  

Follow the steps below and be aware that instructions for uninstalling the software will depend on the software itself and not Windows 10.

1. Click Start.
2. Selct All Apps.
3. Find the app or program you wish to uninstall.
4. Right click on that app/program and click Uninstall (if you do not see uninstall then it may be a default app).

2. Windows 8/8.1

Follow the steps below and be aware that instructions for uninstalling the software will depend on the software itself and not Windows 8/8.1.

1. Press the Windows Key , or hover the cursor in the bottom-left corner of the screen until a small image of the Start Screen appears, then click on the icon to toggle over to the Start Screen.
2. Locate the application you would like to uninstall and Right Click on the icon. A check-mark will appear in the right corner to indicate an application has been selected.
3. Click Uninstall on the toolbar that appears at the bottom of the screen.

3. Windows 7

Follow the steps below and be aware that instructions for uninstalling the software will depend on the software itself and not Windows 7.

1. Click on the Start button to open your Start Menu.
2. When the Start Menu opens click on the Control Panel menu Select. 
3. When the Control Panel window opens click on the Uninstall a program Select option under the Programs category. 
4. Select the program you wish to uninstall/remove from the list presented.

4. Windows Vista 

Follow the steps below and be aware that instructions for uninstalling the software will depend on the software itself and not Windows Vista.

1. Click Start, and type "programs features".
2. Click Programs and Features.
3. When the Uninstall or Change a Program window appears, click to select the program to uninstall or change.
4. Click Uninstall/Change. The button text may also appear as Uninstall, Change, or Repair depending on the program's capabilities. If Change or Repair does not appear for a program, this program does not offer a modify or repair feature.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall or change the program.