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.

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Learn more. Note: Use these steps for Windows programs.

Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, some Windows features may stop working correctly or Windows may stop responding altogether.

To disable Windows Installer logging, follow the steps for your operating system. On the desktop, double-click the LoggingOff.reg file to remove the registry values from the Windows registry. Delete the LoggingOn.reg and LoggingOff.reg files from the desktop.

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Open the Store app and search for your app or game. If you still cannot see the app you want, it may be because: The app isn't available in your country or region. Not all apps are available worldwide. An app available in France might not be available in Germany.

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.

Learn about Windows RE, how to access it, and the different tools it offers.

Depending on how you got your copy of Windows 11, you'll need either a digital license or a 25-character product key to activate it. Without one of these, you won't be able to activate your device. A digital license (called a digital entitlement in Windows 11) is a method of activation in Windows 11 that doesn't require you to enter a product key.

How to attempt to fix the blue screen/stop error WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR by using Windows Update, manually updating drivers, using system recovery/repair, or troubleshooting the blue screen/stop error.