FIX: Windows 10/11 Uninstall Doesn’t Work

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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What can I do if Windows 10 won’t uninstall apps and programs?

In theWindows 10, 8.1 operating systems, the uninstall feature is as simple as it can get. However, you might experience some issues when you try touninstall an app. Your computer may freeze during the process or it finishes the uninstall process but the respectiveappstill appears in the programs list. For this reason, we have decided to explain to you how you can fix the uninstall feature and carry on with your use of yourWindows 10or Windows 8.1 device.Uninstalling anappis usually done from theUninstall/Change a programmenu that you can access very easily inWindows 8andWindows 10. Keep in mind that if, for example you want to uninstall a built-in feature ofWindows 10orWindows 8(like Internet Explorer) it will not work. Although the built-inappsforWindows 10, 8 cannot be removed, you can install similarappsand set them as default for your operating system. For any issues regarding the uninstall feature inWindows 10, 8, you can follow the tutorial below and fix your problem in a few minutes.

SOLVED: Windows 10 won’t uninstall a program

1. Uninstall programs using Control Panel

When you try to uninstall a program you can do it very easily from the Uninstall/Change feature in yourWindows 10, 8. If you left clicked on the program you wish to uninstall and then left clicked on the uninstall button, then this will normally completely remove it from your system.

If you left clicked the uninstall feature on anappand it freezes during the process, then try to completely reboot yourWindows 8,Windows 10operating system and try again to uninstall the problematic program.

Note:Some of your programs that you have running might interfere with the uninstall feature.

2. Uninstall programs in Safe Mode

If the uninstall feature doesn’t work after the reboot theWindows 8,Windows 10device, then follow the steps below:

3. Run System Restore

If you still have troubles after doing the option above you can always restore yourWindows 8orWindows 10computer to a previous version thus removing any programs you might have installed recently.

To run a system restore, you can just go into the Control Panel and left click on “Recovery”. From the “Recovery” window just left click the “Open system restore” feature and follow the on-screen instructions.

4. Run the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter

Microsoft’s Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter can fix errors that prevent users from uninstalling software. Here are the steps to follow:

5. Use a third-party uninstaller

If the problem persists, you can download and install a third-party uninstaller. For more information about the best uninstalling software to use on your Windows computer, you can check out the guides below:

You now know how you can uninstall a program inWindows 8orWindows 10if the normal easy way doesn’t work for you. If you have any questions on this article, let us know in the comments below and we will see what we can do to help you further.

FIX: Windows 10/11 Uninstall Doesn’t Work#

What can I do if Windows 10 won’t uninstall apps and programs?#

SOLVED: Windows 10 won’t uninstall a program#

1. Uninstall programs using Control Panel#

2. Uninstall programs in Safe Mode#

3. Run System Restore#

4. Run the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter#

5. Use a third-party uninstaller#