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.

The app and browser control page in the Windows Security app provides settings to help protect your device from potentially dangerous apps, files, websites, and downloads.

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.

To find out if an app or program is installed in Windows, select Start > Settings > Apps.

Learn how to change default apps and protocol handlers in Windows, including an example about how to configure the default browser.

If you're having problems with an app you got from Microsoft Store, go to Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store. The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the ...

When Windows Security detects a potentially unwanted app you'll get a notification encouraging you to take action on it. Click on the notification to go to the Virus & threat protection area of Windows Security, then click on the name of the PUA to select the action to take.

If you're having problems with an app you got from Microsoft Store, go to Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store. The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the ...

In Windows, use Search on the taskbar to search for PC Health Check, then select it from the list of results. If a PC Health Check update is available, you can quickly install it for the latest version.

Learn how to optimize system performance by managing startup applications in Windows.