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.

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

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.

See Repair or Remove programs in Windows. In Microsoft Store, select Library. Find the app you want to reinstall, and then select Install. Select the Close (X) button in the upper-right corner of the app window to close it. Then, reopen the app.

Repair programs in Control Panel.

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

With System Restore you can revert your PC's state to a previous point in time. This can be particularly useful when troubleshooting issues caused by recent changes, such as software installations, driver updates, or system settings modifications.

Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.

This update provides the latest updates for the Windows Security platform. The platform is composed of the Windows Security app and its underlying service. To obtain the current version of Windows Security app, please run the following PowerShell command: Get-AppPackage Microsoft.SecHealthUI. Manually download the update. 64-Bit | ARM64.

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.