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.

Reset this PC how to reset your PC. 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.

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.

Learn how to get older apps or programs to run on Windows 10 or Windows 11 by adjusting compatibility settings.

Third-party antivirus software might cause installation or launch errors on Windows devices. If you encounter issues installing or launching games, try suspending your antivirus software temporarily while you attempt to troubleshoot game installation. You can also try launching the game from the Xbox app or the Microsoft Store app.

When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, your operating system may begin to malfunction. Common symptoms include Windows features not working properly, system errors, or Windows becoming unresponsive or freezing.

Provides links to the uninstall tools and directions for many security programs.

Discusses how to update the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine, including prerequisites, restart, and removal, and how to verify that the updates were installed correctly.

Learn how to enable virtualization through the UEFI (or BIOS) of your PC to run the Windows Subsystem for Android or Windows Subsystem for Linux.

Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families). For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.