How to uninstall a program on a Windows 10 laptop. Uninstall using Revo Uninstaller. From the Start menu
When using an operating system, a large number of programs inevitably accumulate on the disk. However, most of them are practically not used. In this article we will talk about how to remove such unnecessary programs in Windows 10 and thereby free up some space on the system drive.
How to remove a program in Windows 10 via Control Panel
The easiest and most correct way in any version of Windows is to remove it through the Control Panel. The Control Panel has a special tool for uninstalling programs. To launch it, click on the “Uninstall programs” link.
You can also open this tool using the “appwiz.cpl” command. Open the Run menu (Windows-R key combination) and enter this command.
So, you have opened “Uninstall a program” in the Toolbar. This window will display a list of all installed programs. In order to remove a program in Windows 10, you need to find it in this list, select it with the mouse and click on the “Delete” (or “Delete/Change”) button.
After clicking on the “Uninstall” button, the installer for this program will appear in front of you. Next, you need to follow the installer's instructions, and you can remove the program. In most cases, you will only need to click on the “Next” button several times, and then on the “Delete” button.
If you cannot find the program you need in the list of installed programs, you can use the search. The search bar is in the upper right corner of the window.
Other ways to uninstall a program in Windows 10
So, in order to remove a program in Windows 10 using Revo Uninstaller, you need to select the desired program in the Revo Uninstaller window and click on the “Delete” button.
After this, a warning appears about deleting the program. Here you just need to click on the “Yes” button.
Here you can choose one of four methods:
- Built-in – standard method of uninstalling a program;
- Safe – uninstall the program while searching for additional files and registry entries;
- Moderate – uninstall the program with an advanced search for additional files and registry entries;
- Advanced - uninstall the program with the most thorough search for additional files and registry entries;
After selecting one of the removal methods, the Revo Uninstaller program starts working.
After analyzing the system, Revo Uninstaller will launch a standard installer with which you can remove the program. After the installer completes, you need to click on the “Next” button in the Revo Uninstaller program in order to remove additional files and registry entries. The program will require your confirmation before deleting this data.
After removing additional files and registry entries, the program uninstallation is complete.
Each release of the operating system from Microsoft comes with a whole set of pre-installed software, which, as planned by the developers, should allow users to get started right away. However, very few people actually use these programs for their intended purpose, and they usually just take up disk space. In Windows 10, so-called universal applications have been added to the traditional set of utilities: “Calendar”, “Mail”, “News”, “Maps”, “Camera” and others.
Some of these applications can be easily removed directly from the start menu. To do this, click “Start”, find the tile of the universal application you do not need, right-click on it and select “Delete”.
But in this way you can say goodbye to only a limited number of programs. To remove the rest you will have to do a little magic with the command line. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you remove programs like 3D Builder, Camera, Groove Music, Photos, and more from Windows 10.
Attention!
Removing Windows 10 firmware is a potentially dangerous operation. The editors and the author are not responsible for possible consequences. In any case, do not forget to first create a restore point and backup copies of important data.
1. Click on the search icon on the taskbar and type PowerShell.
2. In the search results, select the line Windows PowerShell (classic application), right-click on it, and then click on the “Run as administrator” item in the context menu.
3. A window with a blinking command line cursor will appear in front of you. To uninstall a universal Windows 10 program, you will need to copy and paste a special command, and then press Enter.
3D Builder
Get-AppxPackage *3d* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *camera* | Remove-AppxPackage
Mail and Calendar
Get-AppxPackage *communi* | Remove-AppxPackage
Money, Sports, News
Get-AppxPackage *bing* | Remove-AppxPackage
Groove Music
Get-AppxPackage *zune* | Remove-AppxPackage
Phone Companion
Get-AppxPackage *phone* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *photo* | Remove-AppxPackage
Solitaire Collection
Get-AppxPackage *solit* | Remove-AppxPackage
Voice Recorder
Get-AppxPackage *soundrec* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *x-box* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *maps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *alarms* | Remove-AppxPackage
You can restore some of the deleted programs using the Windows Store application store. If any problems arise, run PowerShell again and enter a command that returns the entire set of pre-installed utilities to their place.
Get-AppXPackage | Foreach (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml")
What do you think of the new universal programs in Windows 10? Do you consider them unnecessary rubbish or are you going to use them?
When installing games and other software, not every application turns out to be necessary. By installing everything, you don’t notice how it affects the OS. A bunch of software stuck in startup will slow down your work. Some may conflict with each other, which will also not lead to anything good. Therefore, just as you clean your apartment at home, throwing out unnecessary things, your computer requires periodic cleaning. We will tell you how to remove programs in Windows 10.
How to remove a program on Windows 10
There are several ways:
- Through Windows 10 Programs and Features.
- Using the native uninstallation built-in service of installed software.
- Through Windows 10 settings.
- From the main menu.
To remove a program in Windows 10 using the first method, you need to open the corresponding window. This can be done in three ways.
In any case, a window will open.
To delete, click on the desired line and click “Delete” at the top. You can use the context menu (RMB on the components line).
First you will see this window.
Confirm the action and the removal will begin.
If you can’t find where to uninstall programs in Windows 10, type “Uninstall a program” in the search. And you will see a list of features that the OS offers.
We recommend using search and help more often, this is very helpful in mastering the Windows system. As a lyrical digression, you can note that the best materials on any software and hardware can be found from the developer. Therefore, press the F1 button more often and search through the search for answers to your questions.
You can watch the video for more details on how to remove programs in Windows 10.
The second way to remove installed programs in Windows 10 is through the settings. Here you will see not only software installed from the outside, but also built-in software installed with the operating system.
Follow the indicated path.
And you will see the option to uninstall. If the software is installed externally, its uninstaller will start. If it’s something from a store, then confirm it and the system itself will sort it out further. 
Native uninstall tools are often called uninstall.exe. This file can be found in the application folder. Or in the main menu, if not a shortcut has been created, but a folder for all launched files.
Just run it by double clicking or ENTER.
Uninstallation is extremely simple through the main menu. Hover your mouse over the line and right-click. Or search for something like “XXX Removal Tool”.
How to remove standard Windows 10 programs
Like any serious package, Windows 10 has a ton of built-in applications. For us they are uninstallable, since they do not have any uninstallers. We do not recommend cleaning the system this way. When you delete the notepad, nothing bad will happen, but if you touch any system file, the OS may refuse to work.
For the most persistent, we will tell you how to remove an uninstallable program in Windows 10.
First, try through the system using the method described above. If you don’t find the application you need, or rather unnecessary, there, use PowerShell. It is an application for administrators that allows deeper control of the computer. This is a modernized command line with a huge number of commands. It is better not to use it unless absolutely necessary.
Launch is carried out from the main menu as administrator or through search.
A name is required for uninstallation. The basic command to get a name has the following format:
Get-AppxPackage -name *APP_NAME
Example for mail and calendar:
To find out the complete list of installed applications with names, use the command
Get-AppxPackage >C:\1.txt
A file with all descriptions will be created on drive C:. For example, for a calculator:
The application name is Microsoft.WindowsCalculator. And the full name looks like this:
PackageFullName: Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_6.3.9600.20278_x64__10wekyb3d8bbwe
Delete command format:
Get-AppxPackage APPLICATION_NAME |Remove-AppxPackage –package
Removing a calculator:
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_6.3.9600.20278_x64__10wekyb3d8bbwe |Remove-AppxPackage –package
You can use templates and substitute the “*” sign instead of a bunch of characters.
Get-AppxPackage *Calculator* | Remove-AppxPackage –package
For the lazy, here is a list of application names (short).
Run the command, and the system will be able to remove programs from your Windows 10 computer. To do this for all users, add the -allusers key:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *Calculator* | Remove-AppxPackage –package
The system can be supplemented with third-party programs and then removed. Some applications can be put into startup, given priority, or blocked from installation. You can also designate the location where all programs will be installed by default.
Managing installed programs
Although the Windows 10 operating system differs from previous versions in greater functionality, it also contains familiar tools and services.
Control Panel in Windows 10
In Windows 10, as in earlier versions, there is a standard program through which you can uninstall and manage third-party applications.
Uninstalling an application
To remove programs from your computer, you can use the uninstall file, which is usually located in the folder with the installed program. But this file is not always provided by the developer, so you can perform this action through the “Control Panel”. While in the “Remove Programs” subsection, select one of the applications and click on the “Delete” button, after which the removal wizard will open, follow its instructions to remove unnecessary programs from your computer.
Using the "Delete" button you can uninstall programs Video: how to remove a program on Windows 10
Prioritization
By giving priority to a program, you can set the percentage of computer performance that will be given to it relative to other programs. For example, if you have two browsers running simultaneously, then the one with higher priority will consume more resources and, accordingly, work faster.
Activating program startup
By adding an application to startup, you will ensure that it will start on its own every time you turn on the computer. This is convenient if you use some kind of program every time you interact with a computer. The disadvantage of this method is the load on the computer: startup programs slow down the system startup and subsequently overload it.
Prohibition on installation of programs
It is not possible to prevent the installation of a specific program using standard Windows methods. The only way to limit access to installing programs is to create a new account without administrator rights. Since almost all applications are installed as an administrator, since they make changes to the main partition of the hard drive, a regular user will not be able to use them.
If you need full control over the new account, then you can create it with the status “For a child”. In this type of account, all actions are sent to the administrator account, from which you can set additional restrictions, including on the use of certain applications.
- While in your computer settings, go to the “Accounts” block.
In "Windows Settings" go to the "Accounts" section - Select the “Family and other users” sub-item and click on the “Add family member” button.
Click the “Add Family Member” button - In the next step, indicate that you are creating an account for your child.
We indicate that the account is for a child, click “Next” - Fill in all the required data and confirm the action.
Fill in the fields “Last name”, “First name”, e-mail, click “Next” - Go to the official Microsoft website, log in and proceed to editing family settings.
Log in to the Microsoft website and go to family settings - In the “Applications and Games” block you can set a ban on some programs. You can only block applications that have already been launched at least once.
Block access to some applications if necessary
Video: Parental controls in Windows 10
Installing incompatible programs
Video: Working with Compatibility Mode
Changing the location of installed programs
To change the default location for new applications to be installed, follow these steps:
The system does not allow you to install the application
Sometimes when you try to install an application, you may see a message stating that the program may be dangerous for the system, and you cannot continue the process. In this case, there are two options: the program being installed is really dangerous, check it with an antivirus to make sure it is safe, or, if you are confident in the reliability of the program, disable Windows Defender - the built-in antivirus that prevents you from installing. Remember that this may lead to adverse consequences.
Sometimes the system can block a program that it considers unwanted To temporarily disable Defender, open Task Manager, find the Windows Defender process, and end it. This will pause the defender for 10-15 minutes, then it will start again. During this time you will have time to install the program.
Terminating the Windows Defender process There may be another reason why the system does not allow you to install the application: the installation file does not have a registered license that guarantees its safety. This should also make you wary: secure programs would most likely receive a certificate. At your own risk, you can bypass the system ban by disabling the UAC (User Account Control) check. Please note that to do this you need to be logged in as an administrator.
Why do apps take a long time to install and how to fix it
The reasons why a particular program takes a long time to install can be different:
- the installation file is damaged or is intended for a different system capacity;
- the computer or some of its components are overloaded with an abundance of running processes, programs or tasks in progress, so very little productivity is allocated to the installation;
- the hard drive is full and the installed program cannot find a place for itself;
- the hard drive is divided into incorrectly located cells;
- If the problem occurs with large applications, then the process may be slowed down by the antivirus, since during installation it simultaneously scans all files added to the system.
So, the main reason for long installations is weak, overloaded or broken computer components or unoptimized installation files.
In most cases, removing unnecessary programs from startup will help, as indicated earlier. Removing unnecessary programs and defragmenting the disk can also help speed up your computer. You should also disable your antivirus during installation so that it does not slow down your work.
Programs in Windows 10 can be installed, uninstalled, added to startup and given priority. If the system does not allow you to install or launch the application, then disable the built-in antivirus and certificate checking. When working with programs, remember to monitor the load they place on your computer.
