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 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.

To obtain AppRemover, visit http://www.appremover.com/. After you identify the security programs that are installed on the computer or have been partially removed from the computer, you can use a cleanup tool or instructions from the security program manufacturer to completely remove the program.

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.

To add, remove, or change a program on a Windows 2000-based computer, use the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel. Occasionally, a program may not be uninstalled completely and a reference to the program may remain in the Currently installed programs dialog box.

In Device Manager, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the CD and DVD devices, and then select Uninstall device. When you are prompted to confirm that you want to remove the device, select Uninstall. After the computer restarts, the drivers is automatically installed. If your problem is not solved, try the next method.

This article explains how to repair apps and programs in Windows 11 and use Settings to fix common app issues without reinstalling. You can repair some apps and programs if they're not running correctly. Note that you won't see repair, change, or modify options for all apps and programs. Repair options from the Settings page.

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Press Ctrl + Alt + Del, and then select Task Manager. Select the program that you can’t close from the list, and then select End Task. If you're using a handheld device and need to open the Task Manager, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to expose the Start bar.