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.

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

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.

Make sure apps have access to the microphone. If your microphone isn't detected after updating Windows 11, you may need to give your apps permission to use it. Here's how: Select Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone and make sure Microphone access is turned on.

Learn how to manage and configure notifications in Windows, including using the "Do Not Disturb" feature to silence alerts and stay focused. Discover how to activate "Do Not Disturb" from the Notification Center and use shortcuts to enhance productivity.

Learn how to download and install apps you need from your Microsoft 365 business subscription.

Phone Link app lets you connect your Android or iPhone to your Windows PC, allowing you to access many phone features directly on your computer.

Fluid dictation is a new feature in Voice typing on Copilot+ PCs, that makes voice-based dictation smoother and smarter. It automatically corrects grammar, punctuation, and filler words as you speak, reducing the need for manual editing. This experience is powered by on-device small language models (SLMs) to ensure fast and private processing.

Learn how to uninstall Office from a PC using the Control Panel or with the uninstall support tool.

To help protect your PC and keep it running smoothly, Microsoft recommends only installing apps from the Microsoft Store. You can choose where you can get apps from and if you want to see app recommendations when you try to install an app from outside of the Microsoft Store. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Advanced app settings .