
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
Uninstall from Control Panel In search on the taskbar, enter Control Panel and select it from the results. Select Programs > Programs and Features. Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want …
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
Oct 14, 2025 · 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 …
Repair apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
Select Programs > Programs and Features. Right-click the program you want to fix and select Repair, or if that’s not available, select Change. Then follow the directions on the screen. For more tips, see …
Removing Invalid Entries in the Add/Remove Programs Tool
To add, remove, or change a program on a Windows 2000-based computer, use the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel. Occasionally, a program may not be uninstalled completely and a …
Description of Control Panel (.cpl) Files - Microsoft Support
Third-party software and hardware manufacturers can add Control Panel icons to provide an interface for setting configuration options for their products. An icon appears in Control Panel when the .cpl file …
How to run Control Panel tools by typing a command
To run a Control Panel tool in Windows, type the appropriate command in the Open box or at a command prompt. NOTE: If you want to run a command from a command prompt, you must do so …
Repair an Office application - Microsoft Support
In the window How would you like to repair your Office Programs, select Online Repair > Repair to make sure everything gets fixed. (The faster Quick Repair option is also available, but it only detects and …
Video: Uninstall Office - Microsoft Support
Training: If you want to uninstall or remove Microsoft Office, you can use the Control Panel, or completely uninstall Office with the Easy Fix tool. Watch this online video.
System Configuration Tools in Windows - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · It provides options to customize the startup process, including the ability to enable or disable software, control startup services, and access other advanced system settings.
Change Default Apps in Windows - Microsoft Support
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend …