Master the Art of Effortless Application Uninstallation on Windows 11

Key Takeaways

Save disk space and declutter your Start menu by uninstalling unnecessary apps on Windows 1

To uninstall apps, use the Start menu to right-click on the app icon, choose "Uninstall," and confirm the uninstallation. Alternatively, you can open Windows Settings or Control Panel, find the app in the app list, and click the "Uninstall" button.

Uninstall an Application Using the Start Menu

If you no longer require an application on Windows 11, it is advisable to uninstall the program in order to conserve disk space (or tidy up your Start menu). There are three effortless methods to remove applications on Windows 11, and we will demonstrate them to you.

Windows 11 provides a handy way to uninstall programs from the Start menu. To get started, click the Start button, then select "All Apps" in the upper-right corner of the menu.

On the Start menu's "All Apps" screen, find the desired app from the list of available apps. Once located, right-click on its icon and choose "Uninstall" from the ensuing small menu.

If the app is a Windows Store app, you'll see a confirmation pop-up. Click "Uninstall." The app will be uninstalled.

When uninstalling a classic Win32 app, the Control Panel will automatically open the "Programs and Features" page. From there, you can easily find the app you wish to uninstall. Simply select the app from the list and then click on the "Uninstall" button located in the toolbar above the app list.

Click "Yes" in the confirmation window that appears, and Windows will uninstall the program completely.

Uninstall an Application Using Settings

To easily uninstall an app, you can utilize the Windows Settings. Begin by pressing Windows+i on your keyboard to open Windows Settings. Alternatively, you can right-click the Start button and choose "Settings" from the list.

When Settings opens, click "Apps" in the sidebar, then select "Apps & Features."

Scroll down to the app list in the Apps & Features settings and find the app you wish to uninstall. Click on the three dots button next to it and choose "Uninstall" from the displayed menu.

Uninstall an Application Using Control Panel

Click "Uninstall" when prompted for confirmation by Settings. If the app is a Windows Store app, it will be uninstalled immediately. However, if it is a Win32 app, you will need to click "Yes" on an additional confirmation window in order to uninstall the program.

At present, Windows 11 retains the legacy Control Panel interface, but Microsoft is gradually transferring most of its features to the Settings app. If you wish to uninstall an application using Control Panel, start by accessing Control Panel and then select "Uninstall a Program."

On the "Programs and Features" page, simply navigate through the list of applications until you locate the specific program you wish to uninstall. Once you have found the desired app, proceed by clicking on it and then select the "Uninstall" button in the toolbar positioned conveniently above the list.

Click "Yes" when the confirmation window pops up, and the program will uninstall. Have fun cleaning house!