Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows. 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.

Windows 11. Smart App Control adds significant protection from new and emerging threats by blocking apps that are malicious or untrusted.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter.

Windows 11 Windows 10. Pin the apps you use most often to the Start menu. Here's how: Select Start from the taskbar. In the Recommended section, select More and then scroll to the app you want to pin. Or you can search for the app by typing the app name in the search box.

Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

To open Quick Settings, do any of the following: Select the battery, network, or volume icon to open the Quick Settings panel. Press the Windows logo key + A. To open Notification Center, do any of the following: Select the date and time in the taskbar.

Windows 11 Windows 10. To pin apps to the taskbar. Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar. If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app's taskbar icon, and then select Pin to taskbar.

Sign in to SharePoint. SharePoint is a browser-based app that you connect to through your web browser, like so: Go to office.com, and sign in to your work or school account. In the upper left corner of the window, select the app launcher > All apps > SharePoint.

Change from a 32-bit version to a 64-bit version or vice versa. Activate Windows. Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows. Learn how to install, reinstall, or activate Microsoft 365 or Office 2019 on a PC or Mac.

In Windows 10, the new action center is where you'll find app notifications and quick actions. On the taskbar, look for the action center icon. The old action center is still here; it's been renamed Security and Maintenance, and it's still where you go to change your security settings.