How to Remove a Windows Program

If you want to uninstall a Windows program from your computer, just deleting the application or its folder will result in lots of extra files and potential headaches. Use the Install/Uninstall control panel instead.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. From your Start menu, choose Settings, then Control Panel.

2. Double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel.

3. Choose the Install/Uninstall tab.

4. Select the program you want to uninstall from the list and click on Add/Remove.

5. Windows Me comes with a Maintenance wizard that includes a Disk Cleanup function. You can use it to uninstall unneeded programs as part of a regular disk-maintenance routine. Similar third-party programs are available for earlier versions of Windows.

Tips & Warnings

• Be extremely wary of deleting any file from your hard disk drive without knowing exactly what it is and what it does. You might render Windows or one of your programs inoperative.