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 process.

If you can’t install, uninstall, or update a desktop program in Windows 10, the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter can automatically fix common issues such as corrupted registry keys or incomplete uninstall data.

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 encounter these issues, you can use built‑in Windows repair tools—Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) and System File Checker (SFC)—to scan for corrupted system files and restore missing or damaged Windows components, helping to return your system to a stable, working state.

In Windows 11 22H2, the default app used to host console windows has been changed to Windows Terminal. After the October 2022 update, Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, and other console apps will appear inside an instance of Windows Terminal.

To resolve this issue, you can either delete the contents of the Windows\Temp folder from a command prompt, or you can increase the amount of disk space that is available on the drive in which the Temp folder resides. To delete the contents of the Temp folder from a command prompt, follow these steps:

Software manufacturers can create the setup of their products to use Windows Installer to help make software installation, maintenance, and uninstallation straightforward and easy. Windows Installer 4.5 is released with Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Server 2008 SP2.

Alternatively, if installation doesn't start automatically, browse the disc to find the program setup file, usually called Setup.exe or Install.exe. Open the file to start installation.

There are two ways to get apps from Microsoft Store: Select Start , and select Microsoft Store. From the taskbar, select the Microsoft Store icon.

Learn how to get older apps or programs to run on Windows 10 or Windows 11 by adjusting compatibility settings.