You should uninstall apps or programs that you no longer need. What if Windows doesn’t let you remove it? If this has ever happened to you, there are other ways to uninstall programs on Windows 10 forcefully.
Depending on the situation, uninstalling a program can be as simple as using the control panel or as demanding as using the System Restore Point. In this post, we will go through all the possible ways. So let’s get straight to it.
1. Using the Control Panel
Using the Control Panel is the old-fashioned way to uninstall programs and software on Windows. This is probably the easiest way and requires no expertise. So this is the first method you should try. Here is how it works.
Step 1: Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter.
Step 2: In the Programs and Features window, find the program you want to remove. Right click on it and select Uninstall.
Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the program. If the problem persists, move on to the next solution.
2. Uninstall using Command Prompt
If the Control Panel is unable to uninstall a program, you can also use the Windows Command Prompt to remove programs and software from your PC. Read on to find out how.
Step 1: Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box. now type cmd and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to open Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type wmic and press Enter. Then type product be named and press Enter.
You will see a list of programs installed on your computer. Make a note of the name of the program you want to uninstall.
Step 3: Type the commands mentioned below and press Enter.
product where name=”program name” calls uninstall
Replace the program name in the above command with the name of the program noted earlier. For instance, if you are trying to uninstall ‘PC Health Check’, type the following command and press Enter.
product where name = “Windows PC Health Check” uninstall call
Step 4: You will be asked to confirm. Press Y then Enter.
Once done, you will get a message saying ‘Method execution successful’.
3. Use the Registry Editor
Any program or application that runs on your PC has files stored in the Windows Registry. Removing those files will effectively uninstall the program in question from your PC.
A word of warning. Windows Registry is an integral part of the Windows operating system. Tweaking or removing files from the Registry can cause problems that cannot be repaired. If this is not something you are comfortable with, we recommend that you skip this method.
That said, if you’re comfortable using the Registry to uninstall programs, here’s how it works.
Step 1: Open the Start menu, type in registry editorthen press Enter.
Step 2: Now, in the address bar at the top, copy and paste the address given below to quickly navigate to the following key.
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
Step 3: In the left pane, expand the Uninstall key to find the subkey of the program you want to uninstall. Right click on it and select Delete option.
Once removed, restart your PC and see if the program in question is removed.
4. Uninstall in Safe Mode
Sometimes, third-party applications and processes running in the background can affect the performance of your PC. Also, they may not allow you to uninstall the program. To make sure, you can try uninstalling the program in Safe Mode.
Here’s how to enter Safe Mode on Windows 10.
Step 1: Press Windows key + I to open Settings. Go to Update & Security.
Step 2: Go to the Recovery section on your left side and click the ‘Reboot Now’ button under ‘Advanced Startup’ on your right.
Step 3: Next, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup settings. Then click the Restart button.
Step 4: Your computer will reboot and the Startup Settings menu will show up, select any instance of Safe Mode by pressing the corresponding key (4, 5 or 6) to enter Safe Mode whole.
Once you are in Safe Mode, use any of the methods mentioned above to uninstall the program.
5. Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter
Microsoft also provides a utility called ‘Programming and Installing Troubleshooter’ that can automatically find and repair factors that are hindering the installation or removal process on your PC.
You can download and run the troubleshooting tool by following the on-screen instructions. This will fix all the problems that are hindering the removal process.
6. Use a System Restore Point
In addition to the above, you can also use a system restore point to revert your system before installing that app or program. Note that doing this also means that you will lose all other settings and apps you installed after creating that particular restore point.
However, if you installed the program recently, you can back up important files first before moving to a restore point.
7. Third-party tools
If all else fails, you can try a dedicated third-party uninstaller. Such uninstallers can remove apps and software without leaving any traces or residual files. These tools are often proven to be effective when it comes to removing stubborn programs or software.
There are many uninstallers that claim to do the job effectively. Among all, Revo Uninstaller is a popular choice among users.
Install Revo Uninstaller on your PC and use it to uninstall programs.
Clean up clutter
Using the above methods will definitely bring success in removing unwanted programs on your PC. Besides, some of these methods are also useful when you want to delete the program without leaving any leftovers.
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