Using the Windows 10 Start Menu to Uninstall Programs and Apps
Sure, you can uninstall programs using Settings > Apps > Apps & features or the Control Panel. But did you know that you can uninstall programs right from the Windows 10 Start menu? You can even uninstall most (but not all) Windows Store apps.
It is quick and easy to do. But if you haven’t done it before, there are a few things you need to know. For our example, we’re going to uninstall AbleWord (not really – it’s a great program).
To uninstall a program, you may have to expand the folder or the Start menu item. As you can see AbleWord is one of those programs. So, to expand the folder, just click on the down arrow to the right of the program’s name. See?
After you’ve expanded the folder, find the program and right-click on it.
After you right-click the program’s icon, you’ll see a menu appear. Click “Uninstall” from the menu…and proceed.
One more thing to remember. Not all programs on your Start menu need to be expanded, sometimes you can right-click on the item in the Start menu and you’ll get the menu with Uninstall in it. For instance:
Just right-click the name of the program and you’ll get the uninstall menu.
Note: Revo Uninstaller, HiBit Uninstaller, and Geek Uninstaller are all excellent uninstallers that can help you remove programs and almost all leftover traces of them. Also, Reg Organizer has a great uninstaller included – along with many other useful Windows utilities and tools.
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