(Solved) Unable To Uninstall Program Windows 10

Can't uninstall a program in Windows 10? Do not worry. This tutorial introduces six solutions to uninstall programs that cannot be uninstalled. Learn how to force uninstall a Windows 10 program. Read on.

Generally speaking, users can easily uninstall programs through Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel, the Start menu, or Windows Settings. However, sometimes, you may encounter errors. In this case, a third-party program uninstaller usually can be of help to force remove the software you want to uninstall.

Now, let's read this article from EaseUS Software below for more details.

Unable to Uninstall Program Windows 10 - 6 Fix

If you are unable to uninstall programs from Control Panel on Windows 10, you can try one of the six tips in this tutorial to forcefully and correctly uninstall a program that cannot be uninstalled in Windows 10.

1. Fix 1. Use Registry Editor
2. Fix 2. Uninstall the Program in Safe Mode
3. Fix 3. Use A Third-party Software Uninstaller
4. Fix 4. Use Its Own Uninstaller
5. Fix 5. Use Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter
6. Fix 6. Perform System Restore

Fix 1. Use Registry Editor

Registry Editor is a utility that comes with Windows. It can also help uninstall programs on Windows 10/11 that won't uninstall, but it is a little complicated. It is recommended to follow the steps below:

Step 1. Press "Windows" + "R" to open the Run window. Type regedit and press "Enter" to open the Windows 10 Registry Editor.

Step 2. Follow the path below: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Uninstall.

Step 3. Find the target program under the Uninstall folder. Right-click, select the application, and click on the "Delete" option.

Step 4. Click "Yes" to confirm that you want to uninstall the current program.

Restart your computer to implement the changes. Finally, check if the program has been uninstalled from your Windows 10 computer.

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Fix 2. Uninstall the Program in Safe Mode

If you are unable to uninstall a program on Windows 10, it might be because the uninstall process is interfering with third-party processes. The solution is to boot your Windows 10 computer into Safe Mode and then remove the target program in Safe Mode.

Step 1. Press "Windows" + "I" to open Settings.

Step 2. Navigate to "System" (Windows 11) or "Update & Security" (Windows 10) > "Recovery."

Step 3. Under Advanced Startup, click "Restart now."

Step 4. After your PC restarts, select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Startup Settings" > "Restart."

Step 5. Once your PC restarts again, you'll see options. Press "4" or "F4" for Safe Mode.

Then, you can try to uninstall those stubborn programs in Safe Mode.

Fix 3. Use A Third-party Software Uninstaller

When you cannot uninstall an application using Windows built-in Features, you may choose third-party software. EaseUS Todo PCTrans Free is one of the fastest and safest ways. It can help you move programs out of your computer correctly and safely.

In addition, if the program is not running properly, it cannot be uninstalled. The advantage of this tool is that it can first help you repair programs that are not running properly and then help you uninstall them safely.

Step 1.  Launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans, click "More Tools". Choose App Management, Click "Start" to securely uninstall your apps and repair your damaged apps. 

Step 2. All of apps installed on your PC, choose the selected one you want to uninstall or repair. (If your uninstall process fails, you can click the small triangle icon and select "Delete".)

Step 3. Click "Uninstall". (If you want to repair apps, click the icon right behind "Uninstall" and choose "Repair".)

Install and use it to force uninstall programs you don't want anymore.

Fix 4. Use Its Own Uninstaller

You can also uninstall programs in Windows 10 using the uninstaller that comes with the application. Most third-party programs have built-in uninstallers. Usually, it is located in the application root folder. Follow the instructions below:

Step 1. Locate the installer's directory in File Explorer. If you don't know, you can right-click the target software icon and select "Properties" to see its location.

Step 2. Then, find the executable file named uninstaller.exe, uninstall.exe, or something similar in the directory.

Step 3. Double-click it to start the uninstaller.exe, and follow the prompts to uninstall the current software successfully.

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Fix 5. Use Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter

Microsoft provides a free program installation and uninstallation troubleshooter for users to resolve such issues. If you cannot uninstall the current software, you can try the following steps:

Step 1. Download the Microsoft Program Installation and Uninstallation Troubleshooter and run it.

Step 2. When you see "Having trouble installing or uninstalling a program?" click Uninstall.

Step 3. In the pop-up window, you'll see a list of installed programs on your computer.

Step 4. Select the programs that you will not uninstall in the normal way and click the "Next" button.

Step 5. Then click "Yes, try uninstalling" to start uninstalling the target program.

This method should help you uninstall programs that cannot be uninstalled in Windows 10.

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Fix 6. Perform System Restore

Restoring your Windows 10 computer to a previous state can automatically uninstall any programs you have recently installed. But before performing a system restore, you should back up all important data on your computer beforehand.

Step 1. Type System Restore in the search box and select "Create Restore Point.

Step 2. Click the "System Restore" button to follow the instructions to restore the system to its previous state.

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Conclusion

Generally speaking, writing a program on a Windows computer should be straightforward. But if you can't uninstall a Windows 10 program from the Control Panel, Windows Settings, and Start menu, you can try one of the six tips in this tutorial to help force uninstall programs that won't uninstall in Windows 10.

Share these fixes to help more users fix the "unable to uninstall app or program" error on Windows 10 computers.

Can't Uninstall Windows 10 Apps FAQs

1. How do I uninstall a program that won't uninstall Windows 10?

It's an easy job if you follow these steps to try:

• Open the Start Menu > Click Settings > Choose Apps.
• Select Apps & features from the menu.
• Select the App you want to uninstall > Click the uninstall button showing under the selected app/program.

2. Why some apps cannot be uninstalled?

There are many reasons why the software cannot be uninstalled. The details are as follows:

• The program is running. If the program is running, the computer cannot uninstall the software. You have to close the program and then uninstall it.
• The software is damaged. Computer viruses may damage the software, or an accident may occur during downloading, resulting in the inability to uninstall normally.
• Operation error. Some users accidentally delete important files related to the software without careful operation, causing the software to fail to be uninstalled normally.
• Registry error. The registry is a very important component in the Windows system. It stores software installation information and other system information. If some incorrect operations or malware modify the registry, the software will not be uninstalled normally.
• Administrator rights issue. Some software must be uninstalled with administrator rights. The software cannot be successfully uninstalled if the user does not have such rights.

3. How do I force Uninstall a program in Windows 10 using CMD?

To uninstall a program or application via Command Prompt, you first need to run Command Prompt as administrator:

• Type cmd in the Windows 10 search box > Choose the Command Prompt application > Click Run as administrator.
• Type wmic at the prompt and press Enter.
• You will see the wmic: root\clic> prompt to confirm that the Windows Management Instrumentation process is ready.
• Please enter product name and press Enter to get a list of installed programs on your computer.
• All apps and programs will show up. Run the following command to uninstall the target program: product where name= "program name" call uninstall.
• Then, Windows will ask you to confirm whether you want to continue or execute the command. Type Y to confirm your action, then hit Enter.