Learn how to use the Gaming Services Repair Tool to troubleshoot installation and update issues with Gaming Services on PC.

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.

Open the Program_Name folder, and then click the program's "uninstall" file to remove the program (if the file exists). For example, the file might be named Uninst.exe, Uninstall, or Uninstall Program_Name. Follow the instructions to remove the program.

Find out what to do if your game crashes because of your antivirus software on Windows 10.

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.

To find these files, please follow the instructions below. Open File Explorer (the folder icon on the bottom bar of your screen). Click View and ensure “Hidden Files” or “Hidden Items” is checked. Copy the text below, depending on the game that is being requested. Paste it into the file path bar.

Right-click Command Prompt, and then select Run as administrator. Press the Enter key to run the command. The command prompt will output some text to indicate if the command was processed successfully. Once Command Prompt completes the task, try launching the game again.

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

To help diagnose and resolve many of these issues, you can use the Microsoft PC Manager app, which provides tools to clean up storage, manage startup apps, and optimize system performance. Download PC Manager app. This article lists several solutions that may help improve your PC’s performance.

Get Help has troubleshooters you can run for many common scenarios. These often help resolve issues without the need to contact support. If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, select Start to run that troubleshooter. After you run any troubleshooter, Get Help provides details on any findings and suggestions for possible remedies.