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.

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.

If you're on a Windows 10 device, choose the game that you want to uninstall from the list and then select Uninstall two times.

When you install, uninstall, or update a program on a Windows-based computer, you may receive one of the following error messages. The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. Windows Installer Service couldn't be started. Could not start the Windows Installer service on Local Computer. Error 5: Access is denied.

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

If you see error code 0x87e00196, you'll need to reinstall your Gaming Services package. Find out how here.

Learn about the different reset options in Windows and how to reset your device.

When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, your operating system may begin to malfunction. Common symptoms include Windows features not working properly, system errors, or Windows becoming unresponsive or freezing.

In the page that opens, select Repair if it's available. If it isn't available or doesn't fix the problem, select Reset. Repair options from the Control Panel. In the search box on the taskbar, enter control panel and select Control Panel from the results. Select Programs > Programs and Features.

Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families). For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.