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How to Quickly Uninstall Apps From the Microsoft Store
You can use the Windows Settings to uninstall apps from MS Store
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft Store is the built-in repository where users can download, update, and uninstall apps for Windows Operating System. Sadly, many users don’t know how to uninstall apps on Microsoft Store. Hence, this article will take you through ways to uninstall apps from the Microsoft Store quickly.
Alternatively, we have a detailed guide ondownloading and installing the Microsoft Store appif it is missing on your Windows 11 PC.
Can I uninstall apps directly from the Microsoft Store?
No, Microsoft Store does not provide the option to uninstall an app directly from the platform. You are only permitted to install and update applications via the platform.
Depending on your OS version, the installed applications are stored directly under the Installed Apps section in your Settings.
Where are Microsoft Store apps installed?
Microsoft Store apps have a decided directory in which they are stored by default.
You can find all Microsoft Store apps in the following directory:C:/Program Files/WindowsApps
How do I uninstall apps from Microsoft Store?
1. Via Settings
Uninstalling from Settings is similar to removing the apps directly from the Microsoft Store since all installed apps are directly accessible from here and can be modified.
2. Uninstall apps using the Control Panel
Similar to the first solution, this is an alternative to remove apps directly installed from the Microsoft Store.
How do I uninstall an app that can’t be uninstalled?
Note that some applications may not have their own uninstaller or require more steps. So, you can always refer to other ways to uninstall such apps.
The above command will call the app and run the uninstall command to remove it from your PC. Check how to fix therun-as-administrator option if it’s not workingon your PC.
In conclusion, you may be interested in our post about how to fix theMicrosoft Store’s blocked 0x800704ecerror message on Windows 11.
Also, read this article about steps fordownloading Microsoft Store apps without the Storeon your computer.
If you have further questions or suggestions regarding this guide, kindly drop them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
