Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
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.
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall. : Some apps can't be uninstalled from the Settings app right now. For help uninstalling these apps, follow the instructions to uninstall from Control Panel.
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system ...
To resolve this problem, perform the System File Checker scan in safe mode, and make sure that the PendingDeletes and PendingRenames folders exist under %WinDir% \WinSxS\Temp. Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them. Details are included in the CBS.Log %WinDir% \Logs\CBS\CBS.log.
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
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.
Turn off, disable, or uninstall OneDrive - Microsoft Support
Click the OneDrive cloud icon up in your Menu bar, click the three dots to open the menu, and select Preferences. Select Unlink this PC. On some versions of Windows, you can also hide or uninstall OneDrive. You can also uninstall the OneDrive mobile app from Android and iOS devices.
Applies To:
OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint in Microsoft 365, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive (work or school) operated by 21Vianet, OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows, SharePoint admin center, SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Small Business, SharePoint operated by 21Vianet
Use System Restore - Microsoft Support
Use System restore to make restore points when you install a new app, driver, or Windows update, and when you create a restore point manually. Restoring won’t affect your personal files, but it will remove apps, drivers, and updates installed after the restore point was made. To go back to a restore point:
Uninstall and reinstall Paint and Snipping Tool - Microsoft Support
To uninstall and reinstall Paint and Snipping Tool, you must use Windows 10 22H2 19045.3758 or later. To uninstall Paint/Snipping Tool: From the Start menu, search for the Settings app and open it. Select Apps, then select Installed apps.
Uninstall Office from a PC - Microsoft Support
Learn how to uninstall Office from a PC using the Control Panel or with the uninstall support tool.
Applies To:
Office 2024, Office 2021, Office 2019, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Small Business Admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise admin
Fix problems with your PC by using Windows Update
Windows Update can help fix problems with your PC. Fix problems using Windows Update is a recovery tool that can help resolve issues related to updates. Using this tool will reinstall the current version of Windows on your device. This tool preserves all your apps, documents, and settings.
Protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications
Potentially unwanted applications (PUA) are a category of software that can cause your machine to run slowly, display unexpected ads, or at worst, install other software which may be more harmful or annoying. Windows Security has reputation-based protection that can help protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications.