Uninstall from the Start menu Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Uninstall in Settings Select Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs.

The app and browser control page in the Windows Security app provides settings to help protect your device from potentially dangerous apps, files, websites, and downloads. The page is divided into the following sections: Smart App Control: Use this section to configure Smart App Control, which is a security feature designed to block apps that are potentially harmful, such as those that might ...

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

Potentially unwanted applications (PUA) are a category of software that can cause your machine to run slowly, display unexpected ads, or at worst, install other software which may be more harmful or annoying. Windows Security has reputation-based protection that can help protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications. Potentially unwanted app blocking was first introduced in the ...

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Smart App Control, a Windows feature designed to block malicious, untrusted, or potentially unwanted apps from running on your device.

Learn how to change default apps and protocol handlers in Windows, including an example about how to configure the default browser.

Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Apps & features in Settings Select the app you want to fix. Select Advanced options under the name of the app (some apps don't have this option). In the page that opens, select Repair if it's available. If it isn't available or doesn't fix the problem, select Reset.

Desktop apps are usually downloaded from the Internet or with some type of media (such as a CD, DVD, or USB storage device). They’re launched using an .EXE or .DLL file, and they typically run on your device unlike web-based apps (which run in the cloud). You can also find desktop applications in Microsoft Store.

An explanation of the Access Work or School troubleshooter and of the issue that it addresses.