If you want to remove apps or programs from your Windows 11 computer, this simple guide will help you do it step-by-step.

Types of Apps in Windows 11

There are two main types of apps on Windows 11:

• Desktop apps: These are traditional programs like web browsers, games, or tools that you usually download from the internet or the Microsoft Store.
• Windows apps: These apps come pre-installed or are downloaded from the Microsoft Store and are available to all users on your PC.

How to Uninstall Apps Using Settings

Windows 11 has a main place to manage your computer’s settings called Settings. You can uninstall apps from here easily.

Step 1: Open Settings by pressing Windows key + I on your keyboard. Or click the Start button and then click Settings.

Here is what it looks like when you open the Start menu and click Settings:

Step 2: In the Settings window, click on Apps from the list on the left side.

Step 3: Next, click Apps & features on the right side.

Step 4: Scroll down the list to find the app you want to remove.

Step 5: Click the three dots next to the app name, then click Uninstall.

Follow the instructions on the screen to finish uninstalling the app.

How to Uninstall Apps Using Control Panel

Another way to remove apps is through the traditional Control Panel:

Step 1: Click the Start button and type Control Panel in the search box, then open it.

Step 2: In Control Panel, click on Programs, then click Programs and Features (or “Uninstall a program”).

Step 3: Find the program you want to uninstall from the list, click on it, then click Uninstall/Change at the top. You can also right-click the app and select Uninstall/Change.

Follow the uninstall instructions that appear.

How to Uninstall Desktop Apps from the Start Menu

You can also uninstall desktop apps quickly from the Start menu:

• Click the Start button and find the app you want to remove.
• Right-click on the app.
• Select Uninstall.

Follow the on-screen steps to complete the uninstall process.

Summary

• Uninstalling apps frees up space and can make your computer run better.
• Windows 11 has two types of apps: Desktop apps and Windows apps.
• You can uninstall apps from Settings or the Control Panel.
• Right-clicking apps in the Start menu is a quick way to uninstall desktop apps.
• Regularly removing apps you don’t use helps keep your PC clean and fast.

For more help with Windows 11, visit the official Microsoft Support page: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows