
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
Uninstall from Control Panel In search on the taskbar, enter Control Panel and select it from the results. Select Programs > Programs and Features. Press and hold (or right-click) on the …
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
Oct 14, 2025 · Block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel. If you're trying to remove malware, you can use …
Repair apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
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 …
Removing Invalid Entries in the Add/Remove Programs Tool
To add, remove, or change a program on a Windows 2000-based computer, use the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel. Occasionally, a program may not be uninstalled completely …
How to run Control Panel tools by typing a command
To run a Control Panel tool in Windows, type the appropriate command in the Open box or at a command prompt. NOTE: If you want to run a command from a command prompt, you must …
Error 1638 "Another version of this program is already installed" …
Error Message: Another version of this product is already installed. Installation of this version cannot continue. To configure or remove the existing version of this product, use Add/Remove …
Repair an Office application - Microsoft Support
In the window How would you like to repair your Office Programs, select Online Repair > Repair to make sure everything gets fixed. (The faster Quick Repair option is also available, but it only …
Uninstall Microsoft 365 or Office from a PC
Learn how to uninstall Office from a PC using the Control Panel or with the uninstall support tool.
Description of Control Panel (.cpl) Files - Microsoft Support
Third-party software and hardware manufacturers can add Control Panel icons to provide an interface for setting configuration options for their products. An icon appears in Control Panel …
Unexplained Windows or software behavior may be caused by …
Describes behavior that may occur if your computer has deceptive software that is installed and running, and describes steps that you can take to try to remove the software.