Block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel. If you're trying to remove malware, you can use Windows Security (or another antivirus tool), or you can use the Windows Malicious Software Removal tool.

Learn how to use the Gaming Services Repair Tool to troubleshoot installation and update issues with Gaming Services on PC.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

If you see error 0xc0ea0001, this can mean that there’s a service outage or an issue with the license manager on your device. Find more solutions here.

Learn how to troubleshoot problems installing or running games from the Xbox app for PC and handhelds.

You can use the Wilogutl.exe tool to analyze log files from a Windows Installer installation. This tool may suggest solutions to errors that are found in a log file.

Repair or reset your apps: See Repair or Remove programs in Windows 10. Reinstall your apps: In Microsoft Store, select See more > My Library. Select the app you want to reinstall, and then select Install.

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Get Help has troubleshooters you can run for many common scenarios. These often help resolve issues without the need to contact support. If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, select Start to run that troubleshooter. After you run any troubleshooter, Get Help provides details on any findings and suggestions for possible remedies.

Provides links to the uninstall tools and directions for many security programs.