How to delete programs on windows 7

Summary: Explore this page and learn how to access the Uninstall/Remove a Program option in Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7 and Vista.See less Explore this page and learn how to access the Uninstall/Remove a Program option in Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7 and Vista.

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1. Windows 10

Follow the steps below and be aware that instructions for uninstalling the software will depend on the software itself and not Windows Vista.

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Note: You may be prompted for an administrative login to uninstall a program.

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• Using the Add/Remove Programs control panel
• Using an uninstall program
• Other options

Using the Add/Remove Programs control panel

Windows 8

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1. From the Start screen or apps list, right-click or swipe the app and choose Uninstall.
2. If you are uninstalling an app from the Windows Store, click Uninstall.

   If you are uninstalling a desktop app, the Programs and Features will appear. Select the appropriate app and click Uninstall.

Windows 7

1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
2. In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
3. Select the program you want to remove, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.

Windows Vista

1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
2. In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
3. Select the program you want to remove, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.

Windows XP in default XP view

1. From the Start Menu, select Control Panel.
2. Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
3. Select the program you wish to remove and click Remove.

Windows XP in Classic View

1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
3. Select the program you wish to remove and click Add/Remove.

Using an uninstall program

Many programs have an uninstall option. To look for such an option:

1. From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs.
2. Find the folder for the program you wish to uninstall and highlight it.
3. In many cases, on the menu that appears, you will see an uninstall option.

Other options

If the program has neither its own uninstall program, nor a listing in the Add/Remove Programs control panel, you might try installing it again, and then trying to uninstall it via the Add/Remove Programs control panel.

If all the above suggestions fail, call the technical support number for the program and ask how you can uninstall it, or contact your campus Support Center.

This article will allow you to remove an unwanted program from any computer that uses Windows 10, 8.1, 8, or 7.

Intended Audience

This article is intended for current faculty, staff, and students who would like to learn how to uninstall a program in Windows.

Requirements

To follow this article you will need to have Windows 10, 8.1, 8, or 7.

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Uninstalling a Program from Windows 7:

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1. Click the Start Orb
2. Click Control panel
   • Make sure you are in the category view in the control panel (indicated in the top right-hand corner)
3. Click Uninstall a Program under the Programs heading
4. Search for the program that you want to remove and click it
5. Click Uninstall from the options at the top of the list

The program will now prompt you to complete the steps for uninstalling that particular program.

Uninstalling a Program from Windows 8 and 8.1:

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1. Click the Start Button in the bottom left
   • You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search
2. Type control panel in the search box, and then tap or click Control Panel
   • If you clicked the Start button or pressed the Windows key, just begin typing and a Search bar will appear, and then click Control Panel
3. Click Uninstall a Program under the Programs heading
4. Search for the program that you want to remove and click it
5. Click Uninstall from the options at the top of the list

The program will now prompt you to complete the steps for uninstalling that particular program.

Uninstalling a Program from Windows 10:

1. Right-click on the Windows icon in the lower-left of the screen
2. Click on Apps and Features at the top of the list
3. Search for the program that you want to remove and click it
4. Click Uninstall from the options at the bottom right of the selected program

The program will now prompt you to complete the steps for uninstalling that particular program.

Troubleshooting

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