This tutorial will walk you through using this control panel so that you uninstall programs correctly. This method has not changed too much from previous version of Windows, but there have been some changes in Vista, which should be outlined. How to uninstall a program in Windows Vista. To see a list of the programs that we can uninstall we must first open the Programs and Features control panel.
To do this you should follow these steps:. You will now be at the Programs and Features , or Uninstall or change a program, screen as shown below. From this screen you can uninstall programs, view installed updates, examine your digital locker, and turn Windows features on and off.
Figure 1. Programs and Features Screen. This screen contains a list of the programs installed on your computer, the company that developed it, and when it was installed. This screen also contains four options in the left navigation bar that are unrelated to uninstalling a program. These four options are:. Now that we know what all the options in this screen do, lets start learning how to uninstall a program. The first step is look through the list of programs for the one that you would like to uninstall and then left-click on it once so that it becomes highlighted.
Once you highlight a program you will see two new options next to the Organize and View button called Uninstall and Change. I have pointed those out with arrows in the image below. Figure 2. Select entry in the program list. If you press the Change button, the program will launch it's setup so that you can modify how the program is presently installed. It is important to note that the Change button does not uninstall a program, but rather allows you to modify how it is currently installed.
If you want to uninstall the program you should instead click on the Uninstall button. Once you click on the uninstall button you will be presented with a confirmation asking if you would like to continue as shown in Figure 3 below.
For those who like shortcuts, you could just double-click on an entry to start this process as well. For some programs when choose to uninstall it, Windows may prompt you with a message stating Windows needs your permission to continue. At this screen you should click on the Continue button. Figure 3. Confirmation screen to continue with the uninstall. If you do not want to continue, then you should press the No button, and you will come back to the list of programs.
If you press the Yes button Vista will start the uninstall routine for the program and begin to remove it. An uninstall screen will typically now open and may ask you questions about how the program should be uninstalled. You typically want to remove the entire program except any data that you may need in the future. As each program's uninstall process is different, it is advised that you read each screen carefully and continue with the uninstall process.
When uninstalling certain programs you may receive a prompt from Windows stating An unidentified programs wants access to your computer. When you receive this as you uninstall the program, you should click on the Allow button, as it is the uninstaller being started. The program will now continue to uninstall, and when completed you will be back at the list of programs installed on your computer.
You will notice, though, that the program you just uninstalled is no longer listed. At this point you can either uninstall another programs or close the Programs and Features screen. When examining the list of programs in your Uninstall list, if you are unsure as to what a program is, you can search for its name in our Uninstall Database.
How to uninstall a program in Windows 7 and Windows 8. From this screen you can uninstall programs, view installed updates, and turn Windows features on and off.
Now that know the proper way to uninstall a program you can avoid leaving errant files and configuration information on the computer when you would like to remove a program. This also allows you to clear up some extra disk space, if needed, by uninstalling any programs that you do not need. If you need help uninstalling a program in Windows, then feel free to ask about it in our Windows Vista , Windows 7 , or Windows 8 forums.
When you click on these entries to remove them, Windows complains with an error or nothing happens. For some of the neat freaks out there, this can cause a The Windows 8 Metro Start screen contains small squares and rectangles, called tiles, that are used to represent various programs that you can access.
The default tiles that are on your Start screen are not, though, the only programs that you can add. It is possible to add other programs by searching for them or using more advanced techniques to make them available.
This guide will explain how to In the past when you wanted to uninstall an application in Windows, you would uninstall it from the Uninstall a Program control panel. Though this option still exists for installed programs, Metro Apps that are purchased from the Windows Store or that come with Windows 8 are not shown in this control panel. In order to uninstall these Apps, you will need to use a different procedure. To uninstall Ever since Windows 95, the Windows operating system has been using a centralized hierarchical database to store system settings, hardware configurations, and user preferences.
This database is called the Windows Registry or more commonly known as the Registry. Friday, September 21, PM. Hi, you have helpful tips. My problem is how to configure the Windows Vista Ultimate so that all the application programs before the upgrade must be configured to run and function properly in Vista as at present, with Vista all those programs are not configured to run in Vista. Hope to receive a response from you soon.
Tuesday, November 27, AM. Thats all fine and good if windows lets you delete, or uninstall a program. What do you do when you are the only user, have administrative rights, and windows not only will not let you uninstall a program, but tells you you don't have the rights to make these changes?
Sunday, December 16, AM. Monday, December 17, AM. Tuesday, January 29, AM. Tuesday, February 5, AM. Thursday, March 20, PM. I am having a problem trying to find where Microsoft hid some of the features, like windows mail mail and all the other windows programs I dont want installed on my PC. Do I just delete them from the start menu or what? Thursday, June 12, PM. OMG thank you so much! Saturday, July 12, PM. Tuesday, July 15, PM. Thanks Joshi. This is what I was lookin for.
Tuesday, August 26, AM. Hi, I have ,net frameword 3. But I can not see it in Progream and Features list. Do you any idea where or how can I see it? Wednesday, October 15, PM. Joshi, Your instructions for removing programs from a Windows Vista computer were very clear and easy. Thanks, Trishsz. Proposed as answer by ambrown1 Tuesday, April 20, PM.
Tuesday, November 11, PM. Wednesday, December 3, PM. Hi, I am new to this forum and have the same problem that Trishsz has. I want to uninstall my Windows Media Player version 11 , and replace it with version Thank you! Friday, December 5, AM. I have the same issue with trying to uninstall "Beyond the Red Line". So I found this site microsoft has and it should help, if I could figure out how to use the info I'll check back in to write how i either dunnit or failed.
Tuesday, August 18, PM. Tuesday, November 17, PM. I have the same problem. Anyone any idea on this?.
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