Repair apps and programs

You can repair some apps and programs if they're not running correctly. Note that you won't see repair, change, or modify options for all apps and programs.

  • Repair options from the Settings page
    • Select the Start  button, then select Settings  > Apps > Apps & features. Or just click the shortcut link at the bottom of this article.
    • Select the app you want to fix.
    • Select the Advanced options link under the name of the app (some apps don't have this option). On the page that opens, select Repair if it's available. If it isn't available or doesn't fix the problem, select Reset.
  • Repair options from the Control Panel
    • In the search box on the taskbar, type Control Panel and select it from the results.
    • 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 Repair an Office application.

Uninstall or remove apps and programs

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled.

  • Uninstall from the Start menu
    •  Select the Start  button and look for the app or program in the list shown.
    • Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall.
  • Uninstall from the Settings page
    • Select the Start  button, then select Settings  > Apps Apps & features. Or just click the shortcut link at the bottom of this article.
    • Select the app you want to remove, and then select Uninstall
  • Uninstall from the Control Panel (for programs)
    • In the search box on the taskbar, type Control Panel and select it from the results.
    • Select Programs Programs and Features.
    • Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall/Change. Then follow the directions on the screen.
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