Windows 8 - Uninstall a Program

This document provides instructions on how to uninstall a program in Windows 8.

Method 1

  1. To begin, access the Start Screen:

    • Windows 8: Press the Windows Key , or hover the cursor in the bottom-left corner of the screen until a small image of the Start Screen appears, then click on the icon to toggle over to the Start Screen.

    • Windows 8.1: Press the Windows Key , or click on the Start icon in the lower left-hand corner (identical to the Windows Key icon) to open the Start Screen.

  2. Locate the application you would like to uninstall and right click on the icon. A check-mark will appear in the right corner to indicate an application has been selected. Click Uninstall on the toolbar that appears at the bottom of the screen.

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  3. The Programs and Features window will open. Make sure the correct application is highlighted, then press Uninstall.

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Method 2

    1. To begin, access the Start Context Menu:

        • Windows 8: Hover the cursor in the bottom-left corner of the screen until a small image of the Start Screen appears, then right-click on the icon to open the Start Context Menu. Select Programs and Features.

        • Windows 8.1: Right-click on the Start icon in the lower left-hand corner to open the Start Context Menu. Select Programs and Features.

    1. Select an application and click Uninstall to remove it.

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After trying the methods listed above, try Microsoft's removal tool to further troubleshoot an application that will not uninstall. (Useful for uninstalling office)

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Keywords:windows 8 8.1 uninstall remove programs delete applications change install apps uninstaller   Doc ID:27423
Owner:Help Desk KB Team .Group:DoIT Help Desk
Created:2012-11-19 17:00 CDTUpdated:2023-01-19 17:28 CDT
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