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Windows 10 introduces a new generation of apps, built on new technologies. These apps are called Windows Store apps, and this article will show you different ways of uninstalling them.

Quick Steps

  1. Open the Start menu.
  2. Right-click the app you want to uninstall.
  3. Click Uninstall .
  4. Click Uninstall again to confirm.
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using the Start Menu

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  1. Click the Start
    Windows Start
    button, located at the bottom-left. You can also press the ⊞ Win keyboard key.
  2. Right-click the app's tile or listing in the All apps list. A context menu will appear.
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  3. Click the Uninstall from the context menu that appears.
  4. A mini confirmation dialog will appear. Click Uninstall to confirm that you really want to uninstall the app. If you've changed your mind, simply click away.
    • After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This may take up to thirty seconds.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Using the Search Feature

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  1. Click the search bar/icon on your taskbar. It may appear as a circular Cortana icon.
  2. Type its name in.
  3. This will prompt a context menu to appear.
  4. Click the Uninstall from the context menu that appears.
  5. A mini confirmation dialog will appear. Click Uninstall to confirm that you really want to uninstall the app. If you've changed your mind, simply click away.
    • After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This may take up to thirty seconds.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Using the Settings App

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  1. Open the Settings app . Click the Start
    Windows Start
    button and select the settings gear
    Windows Settings
    .
  2. If you don't have this option, click System instead. You're probably running an older version of Windows 10.
  3. Use the search bar to find a specific app if you wish.
    • You can change the order of the list by selecting a different sort order.
    • You can also use the search bar above the app list to find the application.
  4. Click the Uninstall .
  5. A mini confirmation dialog will appear. Click Uninstall to confirm that you really want to uninstall the app. If you've changed your mind, simply click away.
    • After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This may take up to thirty seconds.
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  • Question
    What do I do if the uninstall button is grayed out?
    Community Answer
    If the uninstall button is grayed out, then the app cannot be uninstalled.
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      Tips

      • If the User Account Control window appears or the Control Panel Programs and Features list opens when clicking Uninstall from Start or search, the selected is not a Windows Store app, but a desktop app (aka program). See How to Uninstall Programs in Windows 10.



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