Installing and removing programs in Windows 10. Prohibit the removal of unlicensed programs

In addition to the standard program installation methods for previous versions of Windows, version 10 has acquired several interesting services. The official Microsoft store has become available to users, from which they can conveniently install many useful applications. In addition, for command line lovers, the developers have created the ability to download software using text console commands directly from repositories.

Normal installation of programs

The Install Wizard, which is familiar to users, is also available in Windows 10. The process has not changed at all compared to previous versions - just run the installation file (or insert a disk) and follow the instructions provided.

Installing applications through the store

For those users who use a Microsoft account, the developers have created a special service - Shop. This is a huge software database stored on Microsoft servers. Many of the video games and programs presented are completely free.

All applications are convenient sorted by category, in addition, users can create their own categories with selections of programs that they think are useful. In addition, you can easily find any utility using the built-in search. The most interesting or new software is displayed in the TOP charts on the main page of the store.

To start using the store, you must be signed in to Windows 10 with your Microsoft account. After that, open the menu " Start" and select the item called " Shop" It is also worth remembering that to work with this tool, your computer must be connected to the Internet.

Installing software via OneGet

The developers have made it possible in Windows 10 to install programs directly from repositories using console commands. A similar function has been present in the Linux operating system for quite some time. Many users are put off by the lack of a graphical interface in the console, however, this is one of the the most convenient and fastest ways to download and install programs.

For example, if in previous versions of Windows you needed to download Chrome, you would do the following:

Open the standard Internet Explorer browser.
Through the website, the search engine found the official page of the web browser from Google.
Downloaded the installation file.
We launched it and waited for the rest of the program to load.
In the case of many utilities, you also had to agree to the license, click Next many times, and so on.

Using the service OneGet you can perform a complete installation of the application with just one command - “ Install-Package».

To do this, do the following:

For example, if you want to install the Opera Internet browser, use the “Install-Package Opera” command. After pressing Enter, all the necessary files will be automatically downloaded from the Microsoft repository and installed on your personal computer.

Regular program removal

Removing software in Windows 10, as before, is carried out through the utility built into the system. To call it, right-click on the menu " Start" and select the option " Programs and components" Next, you need to select the desired application and click on the Delete button, which will be displayed above the list.

Likewise, you can get to this menu in three more ways:

Call up the dialog box " Execute"Using the key combination Win + R, enter the line "appwiz.cpl" and press Enter.
While in Windows 10 Explorer (the " This computer"), click on the button " Computer" in the top menu and select " Remove or change a program».
In the Start menu, right-click on the application icon and select the option “ Delete».

Delete in tablet mode

If you are using Windows 10 in tablet mode, you will most likely find it convenient to uninstall through the " Options»:

Video on the topic

The question of how to remove a program in Windows 10 is often asked by users who have installed this operating system relatively recently. Indeed, in the latest version of Windows the interface has been slightly changed, and an inexperienced user may get confused. Therefore, let's look at several options for how to remove a program in Windows 10:

using standard OS tools;
third party utilities.

Standard means

Windows tenth is convenient because it has the ability to uninstall directly from the Start menu. All you have to do is find the required application and right-click on it. Select the required action, and the application will be uninstalled.

As a disadvantage of this method, it is worth noting that there is practically no information about the application, except for the name. To have a little more information about the programs, use a different method. Move the cursor over the notification icon in the tray (notification area in the lower right corner of the monitor screen), left-click, select “Notification Center” - “All Settings”. In the window, go to the “System” section, and in it to the “Applications and Features” item. You will see all the software on the computer. Select the required program and remove it.

Another way is to uninstall through the Control Panel.

Select it from the Start menu. Another option to open the panel is to click on the “Start” button with the right mouse button. There will be a “Control Panel” item in the context menu. Select "Programs and Features" from the panel. You can also launch this tool by typing the command “appwiz.cpl” into the “Run” line (keyboard shortcut “Windows + R”).

The window will display a list of installed applications. You need to find the one you want to delete and select it. You can right-click on the name and select “Delete” or click the button at the top of the window.

This procedure launches the standard uninstaller. Usually everything happens automatically, but sometimes you need to follow simple instructions.

This removal method does not affect many supporting files and the registry. In other words, traces of the program remain on the system. Sometimes this is very disturbing. For example, there may be a conflict with other programs. It happens that an application that you deleted once will not be installed again. During installation, a message will appear stating that such a program is already in use. And sometimes some components simply are not displayed and the software cannot be removed from the computer using standard means. What to do in this case?

Special programs

For such purposes, it is better to use special utilities:

Revo Uninstaller.
Uninstall Tool.
CCleaner.
Jv16 PowerTools.

Let's look at the complete uninstallation procedure using Revo Uninstaller and Jv16 PowerTools as an example.

Launch Revo Uninstaller and click on “Uninstaller” at the top of the window. Select the unnecessary application and click on “Delete”. When the process is completed, you will be prompted to search for files throughout the system by selecting one of the modes:

built-in;
safe;
moderate;
advanced.

They differ in the depth of search. If you are not well versed in system tools, the optimal mode for you will be “Safe”. If you are an advanced user, select "Moderate". If you can understand the registry entries, then “Advanced” is suitable for you. Please note that in the latter mode, when scanning, the search results may contain important system files. Removing them will be critical for Windows 10. This will lead to the OS not working, and you will have to either restore it or install it again from scratch.

Therefore, be careful and do not select items that you are not sure about. When cleaning is complete, restart your computer.

You can also uninstall programs in Windows 10 using Jv16 PowerTools. Once launched, it will scan the system. Select “Complete uninstall of programs” and find the application that you want to remove from your computer. To remove, mark the program by checking the checkbox on the left and clicking “Uninstall”.

Now clean the system. To do this, click on the “Close” button and select “Clean and fix your computer” on the main screen. Set the slider to “Normal method of system scanning” and run the scan.

The program will scan the system for errors and offer to fix them. When the report appears, check all the boxes and click “Fix”.

As you can see, removing programs from your computer is not difficult. Choose the method that suits you best and follow the instructions.

The system can be supplemented with third-party programs and then removed. Some applications can be put into startup, given priority, or blocked from installation. You can also designate the location where all programs will be installed by default.

Managing installed programs

Although the Windows 10 operating system differs from previous versions in greater functionality, it also contains familiar tools and services.

Control Panel in Windows 10

In Windows 10, as in earlier versions, there is a standard program through which you can uninstall and manage third-party applications.

Uninstalling an application

To remove programs from your computer, you can use the uninstall file, which is usually located in the folder with the installed program. But this file is not always provided by the developer, so you can perform this action through the “Control Panel”. While in the “Remove Programs” subsection, select one of the applications and click on the “Delete” button, after which the removal wizard will open, follow its instructions to remove unnecessary programs from your computer.

Using the "Delete" button you can uninstall programs

Video: how to remove a program on Windows 10

Prioritization

By giving priority to a program, you can set the percentage of computer performance that will be given to it relative to other programs. For example, if you have two browsers running simultaneously, then the one with higher priority will consume more resources and, accordingly, work faster.

Activating program startup

By adding an application to startup, you will ensure that it will start on its own every time you turn on the computer. This is convenient if you use some kind of program every time you interact with a computer. The disadvantage of this method is the load on the computer: startup programs slow down the system startup and subsequently overload it.

Prohibition on installation of programs

It is not possible to prevent the installation of a specific program using standard Windows methods. The only way to limit access to installing programs is to create a new account without administrator rights. Since almost all applications are installed as an administrator, since they make changes to the main partition of the hard drive, a regular user will not be able to use them.

If you need full control over the new account, then you can create it with the status “For a child”. In this type of account, all actions are sent to the administrator account, from which you can set additional restrictions, including on the use of certain applications.

While in your computer settings, go to the “Accounts” block.
In "Windows Settings" go to the "Accounts" section
Select the “Family and other users” sub-item and click on the “Add family member” button.
Click the “Add Family Member” button
In the next step, indicate that you are creating an account for your child.
We indicate that the account is for a child, click “Next”
Fill in all the required data and confirm the action.
Fill in the fields “Last name”, “First name”, e-mail, click “Next”
Go to the official Microsoft website, log in and proceed to edit family settings.
Log in to the Microsoft website and go to family settings
In the “Applications and Games” block you can set a ban on some programs. You can only ban applications that have already been launched at least once.
Block access to some applications if necessary

Video: Parental controls in Windows 10

Installing incompatible programs

Video: Working with Compatibility Mode

Changing the location of installed programs

To change the default location for new applications to be installed, follow these steps:

The system does not allow you to install the application

Sometimes when you try to install an application, you may see a message stating that the program may be dangerous for the system, and you cannot continue the process. In this case, there are two options: the program being installed is really dangerous, check it with an antivirus to make sure it is safe, or, if you are confident in the reliability of the program, disable Windows Defender - the built-in antivirus that prevents you from installing. Remember that this may lead to adverse consequences.

Sometimes the system can block a program that it considers unwanted

To temporarily disable Defender, open Task Manager, find the Windows Defender process, and end it. This will pause the defender for 10-15 minutes, then it will start again. During this time you will have time to install the program.

Terminating the Windows Defender process

There may be another reason why the system does not allow you to install the application: the installation file does not have a registered license that guarantees its safety. This should also make you wary: secure programs would most likely receive a certificate. At your own risk, you can bypass the system ban by disabling the UAC (User Account Control) check. Please note that to do this you need to be logged in as an administrator.

Why do apps take a long time to install and how to fix it

The reasons why a particular program takes a long time to install can be different:

the installation file is damaged or is intended for a different system capacity;
the computer or some of its components are overloaded with an abundance of running processes, programs or tasks in progress, so very little productivity is allocated to the installation;
the hard drive is full and the installed program cannot find a place for itself;
the hard drive is divided into incorrectly located cells;
If the problem occurs with large applications, then the process may be slowed down by the antivirus, since during installation it simultaneously scans all files added to the system.

So, the main reason for long installations is weak, overloaded or broken computer components or unoptimized installation files.

In most cases, removing unnecessary programs from startup will help, as indicated earlier. Removing unnecessary programs and defragmenting the disk can also help speed up your computer. You should also disable your antivirus during installation so that it does not slow down your work.

Programs in Windows 10 can be installed, uninstalled, added to startup and given priority. If the system does not allow you to install or launch the application, then disable the built-in antivirus and certificate checking. When working with programs, remember to monitor the load they place on your computer.

The purpose of writing the proposed article with several instructions is to provide the novice user with information on how to correctly uninstall applications in Windows 10 using its means and through third-party applications. Along the way, the user will become familiar with methods for calling a tool designed to remove unnecessary programs from the system.

In general, a quick comparison of the procedures in Windows 7-8 and in the “ten” are similar, and there are actually no fundamental changes or innovations, besides the updated user interface. Is it worth noting the emergence of an accelerated method for calling the Control Panel applet, which is responsible for uninstalling software. Let's start with how to enter the interface for removing applications installed on the system.

How to find a tool responsible for uninstalling programs in Windows 10?

An applet or Control Panel element, which is a kind of application integrated into Explorer, called “Add or Remove Programs” is located in a place familiar from previous versions of the OS.

1. Call the Toolbar window, for example, through the new menu Win → X.

There are many ways to do this in the “top ten”; read about them in the corresponding article.

2. If the value of the “View” field is defined as “Category”, click “Uninstall programs” in the “Programs” section, otherwise we find the “Programs/components” element.

This way we will get access to the applet, which contains a list of software products installed on the computer with the ability to uninstall them or fix problems (for example, one of the software components was accidentally deleted).

You can get rid of any component located in the list of installed applications. Their number will be slightly larger than the number of shortcuts you can find in Start. Removing programs is carried out by sending the corresponding command by clicking on its icon. This is done both using the “Delete/Change” button in the toolbar, and through the context menu of the selected element. After this, the system will launch the uninstaller included in the application distribution, giving the user the opportunity to specify uninstallation parameters (for example, leave the utility settings).

You can also access the applet through an improved search, which does an excellent job.

New interface for uninstalling applications in the Settings menu

Settings was developed as a replacement for the Control Panel, but it was not possible to quickly convert users who were accustomed to it, so the Settings menu remains an alternative to the Control Panel. It has its own tool for uninstalling applications from Windows 10. Let’s look at how to get to the uninstallation interface through Settings in more detail.

1. Open the menu using the keyboard shortcut Win → I or through the Start context menu.

2. Go to the “System” section.

3. Click on the “Applications/Features” tab.

As a result, a list of programs detected in the system will be displayed. Their removal is carried out in the same way as the previous method: select the application, click “Delete” and confirm the action. Next, the integrated installer or Windows installer will launch, where you need to perform a couple of clicks.

As we see, there is nothing complicated or new in this method; it is also primitive in operation and regularly performs the assigned tasks.

Additional ways to open the software uninstall dialog in Windows 10

Now that we've looked at the classic method of opening the Programs/Features applet, it's time to familiarize yourself with a quick way to invoke this tool.

1. Call Win → X using the appropriate combination or right-click on Start.

2. Select the appropriate item from the drop-down list.

Also, the following option works for most programs: open Start, right-click on the unnecessary component (this only applies to third-party programs) and select “Delete”.

This way we will see a list of installed applications. With its help you can get rid of an unnecessary component of the system.

Related information

Most installed utilities create folders with shortcuts to launch the uninstaller (the application itself, Help, etc.) in the Start section of All Programs. Clicking on this shortcut will launch uninstall.exe or uninst.exe, located in the root folder with the application files.

You may experience problems uninstalling some applications. This applies, for example, to emulators that implement their own drivers into the system, antiviruses and peripheral device (video adapter) drivers. In many cases, you will simply have to restart Windows 10. If problems arise when removing antiviruses and video adapter drivers, you should use uninstallers developed for them.

To comprehensively clean the system from any application, you should pay attention to applications such as Revo Uninstaller and similar ones. The program will not only launch the built-in installer of the application, but will also offer to conduct a shallow or deep scan of the file system for files remaining from the operation of the remote utility and will find registry keys belonging to it.

If you do not find any product in the list of installed ones, this may mean that the program you are looking for is portable or the target software product is malicious. To get rid of it, you should use an antivirus or anti-spyware, for example, AVZ.

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Where is uninstalling programs on Windows 10?

Most of those who have Windows 10 installed today switched to it from Windows 7 and there are a few surprises waiting for them.

Many find it difficult to navigate the new interface - to determine what is where, in particular, uninstalling programs - the usual “programs and components” section.

Deleting existing files on Windows 10 is best done with external tools, for example, the excellent free Revo Uninstaller application.

Those who are accustomed to the built-in Windows tools should not worry about the removal of programs in the top ten, which were still present in previous versions, just not so visible.

To get to this section, you need to open the classic control panel (in Windows 10 there are two of them) - by clicking on the link above you will find out how.

However, you can do it differently. Click search and enter the name of the section there.

After that, you will see at the very top the removal of files (applications) located on the Windows 10 system. All you have to do is click on it and you can start “working”. Good luck.

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Installing and removing programs in Windows 10

In this article I want to take a detailed look at the features of the section - Adding and removing programs in Windows 10.

The new, tenth edition of Windows, in addition to the standard program installer, has several additional services. The Microsoft application store is now available, where you can find a huge number of interesting utilities that every person needs.

For more experienced users, a feature has been added to download software via the command line. More details about this later in this article.

First of all, I want to tell you how to open the section - installing and removing programs.

You can open the required menu in several ways:

Installing programs on Windows 10.

Regular installation of any programs.

The installation wizard built into the system is also present in Windows 10. The only thing you need to do is open the installation file (installation file) or run the disk, and then follow the simple instructions. Installation proceeds like in any other Windows.

Before you begin, you must sign in with your Microsoft account. If you do not have an account, you need to create one; registration is intuitive and takes no more than 7 minutes. Then we go to the taskbar, where we select the “Store” icon. Use of the service is only available with an active Internet connection.

This specialized service contains a large amount of software stored on a remote server. Many useful utilities are free.

There is a built-in search. Finding what you need doesn't take much time, just enter the keyword in the store search box (top right). New and popular utilities are included in a separate TOP chart. The list can be found on the store's home page.

Installation of programs - via OneGet in Windows 10.

The developers have introduced the ability to install utilities directly from “repositories” (storages) using the command line. Many are put off by the fact that this method does not imply the presence of any graphic design.

But the fact remains that installing content directly from storage is the fastest, most reliable way.

The OneGet service allows you to install software using just one command – “Install-Package”. This requires:

For example, if you need the Opera browser, then enter the name of this browser instead of *application_name*. After completing all the manipulations, the required software will be downloaded and then installed on a personal computer, it looks like this:

Uninstalling programs in Windows 10.

Uninstallation is standard. To do this, right-click on the “Start” icon. In the list that opens, select Settings, then in the upper right corner, in the search bar, type “Programs and Features.”

Tablet mode in Windows 10.

Windows 10 has a tablet mode, the uninstallation algorithm in which is as follows:

We go to “Start”.
Find the “Settings” icon.
Next we move on to the “System” section.
A menu will open where we find the line “Applications and features”.
We select the required software, after which the “Delete” button appears.

Installing and removing programs in Windows 10 includes both old proven methods and innovations that will appeal only to beginners and experienced users. Microsoft continues to take care of its customers by providing excellent quality software.

If you have questions about this topic, feel free to write in the comments, I will try to answer as quickly as possible. Sincerely, Vladislav Nikitin.

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How to quickly find a program on a Windows 10 computer

Hello! For an inexperienced user, it is not so easy to find this or that program on your computer. A shortcut on the desktop will not show you the location of the program, but will only launch the program itself. And it happens that the program does not create a shortcut on the desktop at all and you may not even know about the existence of this or that program on your computer. Today I will show you how easy it is to search for programs on your computer and show you where all the programs are located on a Windows 10 computer, and indeed on any Windows computer.

You can find any program on your computer using the command line. To do this, open the Start menu in the lower left corner of the screen. In the menu, click on the tab - All applications.

The Run window will open, enter the name of the program in the field and click OK. If you entered the correct name of the program, then this program will open.

Where are all the programs on Windows 10?

To open the location of all programs on your computer, where you can remove a particular program from your computer, also open the Start menu. In the list of all applications, in Windows Services, click on the tab - Default Programs.

You will see the Default Programs page. At the bottom of the page, click on the tab - Programs and Features.

Next, you will see the Programs and Features page. All programs that are installed on your computer are displayed here. You can delete, change or restore a program by right-clicking on the program.

That's it! Now you are a little smarter. Still have questions? Write a comment! Good luck!

How to quickly find a program on a Windows 10 computer updated: April 9, 2016 by Ilya Zhuravlev

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How to remove a program in Windows 10

During long-term use of a computer or laptop, the amount of disk space available for storing data or installing new applications inexorably decreases. For example, if we are talking about the system drive “C”, then there can be many reasons preceding this, ranging from installing updates for the operating system itself, ending with the user’s careless attitude towards storing their digital data. Therefore, sooner or later, many people have a question about how to remove a program in Windows 10 because it is no longer needed or to free up free space for higher priority tasks. Based on this, in this topic we will look at how programs are removed in Windows 10 using its standard tools and using third-party software, and we will also analyze their strengths and weaknesses.

Uninstall Windows 10 programs through Control Panel

This is the simplest and most obvious way for most users to remove installed programs, but due to the different interface of the Windows 10 operating system, this task confuses many, because the usual link to this section in the Start menu is missing.

However, the ability to go to the good old control panel in the new operating system remains. To use it, you need to hover the mouse cursor over the “Start” button, right-click on it and select “Control Panel” in the menu that appears.

If in your case the window interface has a different appearance, different from what is shown in the screenshot above, then, most likely, in the upper right corner in the “View” column the status is not “Category”, but “Large icons” or “Small icons” " In this case, select the “Programs and Features” section.

Additional options for quickly opening Programs and Features

You can get to the “Programs and Features” section in other, faster ways.

Also, right-click on the “Start” button and select “Programs and Features” from the menu that appears.

In the “Start” menu, open the “Applications” item and in the list that appears, select the application to be deleted. Right-click on it in the menu that appears and click “Delete”.

Using the hotkey combination “Windows + R”, open the command interpreter “Run” and enter the command to open the section of interest to us “appwiz.cpl”, then click “OK”.

Uninstalling Windows 10 programs through Settings

You can also remove any application from drive “C” through the “Settings” section. To do this, open the Start menu and select Settings. Next, select the “System” section.

Going to it, open the “Applications and Features” subsection, where we uninstall the unnecessary program.

Complete removal of programs from your computer through the system registry

Unfortunately, the two methods described above do not allow you to completely remove the program from your computer. As a rule, after their use, a lot of residual “junk” folders, files and records remain on the PC disk space and in the system registry, which absolutely do not serve the benefit of the computer. Therefore, to completely remove the remains of any software, you must resort to a registry editor. Opens using the same “Run” command interpreter and the “regedit” command.

Having opened the editor, immediately go to the “Edit” tab, where we select the “Find” item.

Thus, step by step we find all the residual entries, folders and files of the deleted program scattered on the C drive and delete them.

Uninstalling programs with third-party software

And, in conclusion, we give an example of uninstalling programs using third-party software. In fact, today there are plenty of uninstaller programs, so the user has plenty to choose from. We recommend the well-known “Uninstall Tool” program. It is perfect for users of any level, because its interface is intuitive and the functionality is really wide. Firstly, it allows you to completely remove applications with automatic registry cleaning. Secondly, it makes it possible to customize Windows startup at your discretion. Thirdly, it provides access to system files and entries in the system registry hidden from the user’s eyes.

We install the program and launch it. Since it is primarily an uninstaller, when launched, the tab of the same name opens by default. Next, select the program to be eliminated from the list and click “Uninstall”.

During the uninstallation process, the program will scan the disk space for folders, files and registry entries left by the previously uninstalled program and offer to delete them.

This completes the process of how to remove a program in Windows 10. Each person will decide for themselves which method to use.