In the Windows operating system, it is important to properly remove unwanted applications to ensure that the system is clean and running efficiently. Here are the steps to delete apps in different versions of Windows operating system:
Open Settings: Tap the Start button, then select Settings (gear icon).
Go to the app settings
In Windows 10, tap "Apps" > "Apps & features".
In Windows 11, directly tap "Apps" > "Installed Apps".
Uninstall the app: Find the app you want to delete in the list of apps, tap on it, and select the "Uninstall" button. If prompted to confirm, click Uninstall again to confirm your action.
Open the Control Panel: Tap the "Start" button, then enter "Control Panel" in the search box and open it.
Go to Programs and Features
In Windows 7, tap on "Programs" > "Programs and Features".
In Windows 8, you can search for this option directly through "Programs and Features".
Uninstall the app: Find the program you want to remove from the list, click on it, and then click on the "Uninstall Changes" button. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
Some apps offer their own uninstaller upon installation. You can find this uninstaller (usually named) in the app's installation folderuninstall.exeorunins000.exe), run it directly to uninstall the program.
If the built-in uninstall feature of Windows does not meet your needs, or some programs are difficult to uninstall through regular means, you can consider using third-party uninstaller software, such as Revo Uninstaller, IObit Uninstaller, etc. These tools uninstall applications more thoroughly and clean up residual files and registry entries.
Before uninstalling the program, make sure you have saved all your work and close all running programs.
Uninstalling certain core- or system-level applications may affect the stability of your system or the normal operation of other programs, so make sure you understand what the application does.
After uninstalling, you may need to restart your computer to complete the process.
Properly uninstalling apps that you no longer need can help free up disk space, keep your system tidy, and potentially improve the efficiency of your system.