How to uninstall programs and apps (Windows)

If your computer runs on Windows 7, one way to uninstall programs is via the Programs and Features tool.

To find this tool, and remove programs, follow the below-mentioned steps:

1. Click the Start button and then on Control Panel;
   

   

   
   
2. Click on (Programs and select) Programs and Features;
   

   
   
   

3. Select the program you want to remove and click on Uninstall (or Change if Uninstall is not available).
   

   

You can safely remove programs on computers running on Windows 8.1 via the Programs and Features tool.

To access this tool, and uninstall programs by following the steps below:

1. Right-click the bottom-left corner of the screen (the start menu, on Windows 8.1) and select Programs and Features;
   

   
   
   

2. Select the program you want to remove and click on Uninstall (or Change if Uninstall is not available);
   

   

You can uninstall programs via the Programs and Features tool.

1. Right-click the start menu and select Programs and Features;
   
   

   
   
   

2. Select the program you want to uninstall and click on Uninstall (or Change if Uninstall is not available).
   

   
   
   

Alternatively, you can watch the instructions in the tutorial below:

CCleaner is a free tool that helps you clean your PC easily. It also includes a "Uninstall" section where you can remove any software from your PC with just few clicks. Follow the steps below:

1. Download and install CCleaner.
2. Select Tools tab and in the Uninstall section there's a list of all the software on your PC. Select the one you wish to remove and select Uninstall. 
   

Every software you install gets stored somewhere on your hard drive and it often gives you an option to run its uninstaller by clicking its icon.

To locate the software's uninstaller follow the steps below:

1. Right click the software's shortcut on your desktop or in the start menu -> Select Properties
   
   

   
   
   

2. Select Open File Location
   
   

   
   
   

3. It will open you the folder where the software is stored. Find the icon that's labeled uninstall or similar variations of that word, run it and wait for the program to uninstall.
   
   

   

Sometimes, the program's uninstaller can be damaged by viruses, or other processes, and made unusable. Other times, it can't be executed because some process of the program still runs in the background. In these events, you won't be able to uninstall the programs.

If none of the solutions worked, check the can't uninstall computer programs guide. It contains solutions on how to uninstall programs which can't be uninstalled via the conventional methods.