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.

To decompress a single file or folder, double-click the compressed folder to open it. Then, drag or copy the item from the compressed folder to a new location. This article explains how to zip and unzip files.

Find out how to stop Windows Security from alerting you about or blocking a trusted file, file type, or process, by adding it to the exclusions list.

Block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel. If you're trying to remove malware, you can use Windows Security (or another antivirus tool), or you can use the Windows Malicious Software Removal tool.

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features to change whether you're shown app recommendations when trying to install apps from outside the Store.

In your web browser, select the link to the program. Select Save or Save as to download the program. Most antivirus programs like Windows Defender will scan the program for viruses during download. If you select Save, the program file is saved in your Downloads folder. Or, if you select Save as, you can choose where to save it, like your desktop.

Use the Quick Assist web app to get help with your computer directly from Microsoft support agents. The app connects your computer with the Microsoft support agent’s computer using a remote connection. The Microsoft support agent will give you a security code—enter it when prompted.

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth. Important: When you run this command, DISM uses Windows Update to provide the files that are required to fix corruptions. However, if your Windows Update client is already broken, use a running Windows installation as the repair source, or use a Windows side-by-side folder from a network share or ...

In Windows, you work with zipped files and folders in the same way that you work with uncompressed files and folders. Combine several files into a single zipped folder to more easily share a group of files. Press and hold (or right-click) the file or folder, select (or point to) Send to, and then select Compressed (zipped) folder.

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