Uninstalling and then reinstalling a program this way is really pretty easy, but the exact method differs a bit depending on the Windows operating system you happen to be using. Below are instructions specific to each version of Windows. It's important to know what version of Windows you have. If you're not sure, you may not be able to reload the correct version of your software. Open Control Panel. Use the search bar to find Control Panel in Windows 11 and other newer versions of Windows.
Another quick way to get there in some versions of Windows 10 and Windows 8 is with Power User Menu , but only if you're using a keyboard or mouse. If you're not seeing several categories with links below them, but instead just see several icons, pick the one that says Programs and Features. If the program you're planning on reinstalling requires a serial number , you'll need to locate that serial number now.
Locate and click on the program you want to uninstall by scrolling through the list of currently installed programs you see on screen. If you need to reinstall a Windows Update or an installed update to another program, select View installed updates on the left-hand side of the Programs and Features window, or toggle the Show updates box if you're using Windows XP.
Not all programs will show their installed updates here but some will. This button appears either on the toolbar above the program list when a program is selected or off to the side depending on the version of Windows you're using. The specifics of what happens now depends on the program you happen to be uninstalling. Some uninstallation processes require a series of confirmations similar to what you may have seen when you first installed the program while others may uninstall without requiring your input at all.
Answer any prompts as best you can—just remember that you're wanting to completely remove the program from your computer. If uninstalling doesn't work for some reason, try a dedicated software uninstaller to remove the program.
In fact, if you already have one of these installed, you may have even seen a dedicated uninstall button in Control Panel that uses that third-party program, such as the "Powerful Uninstall" button when IObit Uninstaller is installed—feel free to use that if you see it. Restart your computer , even if you're not required to. Don't consider this an optional step. As annoying as it might sometimes be, taking the time to reboot your computer will help ensure that the program is completely uninstalled.
Verify that the program you uninstalled has been fully uninstalled. Check that it's no longer listed in your Start menu and also check to make sure that the program's entry in Programs and Features or Add or Remove Programs has been removed. If you created your own shortcuts to this program, those shortcuts will likely still exist but of course, will not work.
On the list of applications, you can right-click to access an Uninstall button. You may find that where are some applications that don't give you an option to uninstall them at all. There are a couple of reasons why this might be. If the registry key name is longer than 60 characters long, this could be the reason. If this is the case, you can solve the problem by editing the registry name. Be careful — Microsoft cautions that editing the registry can cause serious problems if done incorrectly and recommends backing up the registry first.
In Windows 10, some of those can be deleted using PowerShell. Although this method doesn't require you to edit your registry, you should still be careful when you delete these applications. If you need to add or install programs on Windows, follow this Microsoft guide. Sign up for our Newsletter! Mobile Newsletter banner close. Mobile Newsletter chat close.
Select the program you want to uninstall by clicking on it. In the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on Yes. Windows now starts the uninstall process. After completion you'll receive a status message, which you confirm by selecting OK.
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