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.

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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.

Find the game that you want to install. Right-click on the game, and then select Manage. Select the Add-ons tab, and then choose the additional content that you want to install. When you're done, select Apply changes. One way to add more games to your Xbox library is to connect an external hard drive that has games already installed on it.

The installation file is typically named Autorun.exe or Setup.exe, but this may vary. If you're not sure, check the Readme file in the folder for instructions about how to run the installation.

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See Repair or Remove programs in Windows. In Microsoft Store, select Library. Find the app you want to reinstall, and then select Install. Select the Close (X) button in the upper-right corner of the app window to close it. Then, reopen the app.

Third-party antivirus software might cause installation or launch errors on Windows devices. If you encounter issues installing or launching games, try suspending your antivirus software temporarily while you attempt to troubleshoot game installation. You can also try launching the game from the Xbox app or the Microsoft Store app.

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