How to Uninstall Microsoft Teams from Windows 11

Step 1Close Teams Completely

To uninstall Microsoft Teams from Windows 11, you first need to make sure it’s completely closed, not just minimized.

1. Find the Teams icon: Look in the area near your clock 🖥️ on the taskbar. This is usually on the right side. You might need to click a small arrow pointing up to see all the icons.
2. Right-click the Teams icon: When you find it, 🖱️ right-click on it.
3. Choose “Quit” or “Close window”: A small menu will appear. Select the option that closes the app completely.

Step 2Use ⚙️ Windows Settings to Remove the Main App

You can uninstall the main Microsoft Teams app from Windows 11 using the built-in Apps section in ⚙️ Windows Settings.

1. Open ⚙️ Windows Settings: The fastest way is to press the Windows key + I on your keyboard. You can also click the ⊞ Start button and then click the gear icon for Settings.
2. Go to “Apps”: In ⚙️ the Settings window, click on the Apps section.
3. Click “Apps & features”: This is usually the first option under Apps. You will see a list of everything installed on your computer here.
4. Search for “Teams”: In 🔍 the search box under “Apps & features,” type Teams. This will show you only the apps related to Teams.
5. Select “Microsoft Teams”: You should see “Microsoft Teams” in the results. Click on it.
6. Click “Uninstall”: A button that says Uninstall will show up. Click it.
7. Confirm the uninstall: A window will ask if you are sure you want to uninstall Microsoft Teams. Click Uninstall again.
8. Grant permission: Windows will ask, “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?” This is a normal security question. Click Yes.

Step 3Find and Remove the “Machine-Wide Installer”

After removing the main app, you must also find and remove the separate Microsoft Teams Machine-Wide Installer from Apps & features to fully uninstall Teams.

1. Stay in “Apps & features”: You should still be in the same “Apps & features” area in ⚙️ Windows Settings where you just uninstalled the main Teams app.
2. Search for “Teams” again: If you closed Settings, open it again and go back to Apps & features. Type Teams in 🔍 the search box.
3. Look for “Teams Machine-Wide Installer”: You should see another item in the list, probably called Teams Machine-Wide Installer.
4. Select and Uninstall: Click on “Teams Machine-Wide Installer” to choose it, then click the Uninstall button.
5. Confirm and Grant Permissions: Just like with the main Teams app, you will likely see a message asking if you want to uninstall. Click Uninstall again. Then, click Yes when Windows asks for permission to make changes.

Step 4🔄 Restart Your PC to Finish

To ensure Microsoft Teams is completely uninstalled from Windows 11 and all changes take effect, you should 🔄 restart your PC after removing both the app and the installer.

1. Save your work: Before you restart, save any files you have open in other programs.
2. Restart Windows: Click the ⊞ Start button, then click the Power icon, and choose Restart.

Reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/teams/troubleshooting/uninstall-microsoft-teams

Summary

You might want to uninstall Microsoft Teams from Windows 11 if you’ve switched to another tool or no longer need it for work, helping to free up space and improve your PC’s performance.

What happens when done? After following these steps, both the main Microsoft Teams application and its separate “Machine-Wide Installer” will be removed from your Windows 11 computer. This ensures a clean uninstall, preventing any leftover files or processes from causing issues. Your computer will be restarted to finalize the changes.