How to Uninstall Programs Not Listed in Control Panel - 7 Fixes

• Method 1. Use Third-Party Uninstaller 
• Method 2. Check Uninstaller in the Programs Folder 
• Method 3. Uninstall Programs from the Start Menu 
• Method 4. Uninstall Programs from Settings 
• Method 5. Remove Programs from CMD 
• Method 6. Remove Programs from Registry Editor 
• Method 7. Shortens Programs Name from Registry Editor 

Are you considering removing some programs you don't want anymore? In most cases, you can successfully uninstall it from the Control Panel. However, it is possible to encounter some problems. The situation when you can't find the program in the Control Panel is one of them.

If you happen to encounter this problem, don't panic. You can find several methods to fix this on this EaseUS page. You can successfully uninstall the programs you don't want. An effective uninstall tool will also be introduced. Read on to solve your problem.

How to Uninstall Programs Not Listed in Control Panel

Failing to uninstall the programs can be frustrating when you are in urgent need. Nevertheless, you don't need to panic, as there are always fixes. In this section, we will provide several means for you to uninstall the programs not listed in the Control Panel. Read on to get help. 

Method 1. Use Third-Party Uninstaller 

One easy and direct way to uninstall programs is to use a third-party uninstaller. EaseUS Todo PCTrans is a user-friendly tool for data migration, and it can also be used to uninstall apps. It will guarantee that you can uninstall the programs safely and efficiently. You are less likely to encounter errors and have leftovers with the help of this tool.

🚩Why choose EaseUS Todo PCTrans:

• Simple interface
• Friendly to all levels of users
• Uninstall programs safely
• Without leaving leftovers

Follow the steps to uninstall programs with EaseUS Todo PCTrans:

Step 1. 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".)

You don't need to go through the manual process of locating programs and deleting them. As long as you launch this software, you can see all your installed programs and select what you want to uninstall. It helps you uninstall programs on Windows 10 and other system. You are welcome to download and try.

Method 2. Check Uninstaller in the Programs Folder 

You can try to delete the installation folder coming with the program. You need to locate it first before deleting it. Navigate to the below address on your Windows device:

• C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files(x86)

In the installation folder, there should be an uninstall. exe file. Run the file to remove the program from your PC. If your Windows cannot find uninstall.exe file, click to get help.

Method 3. Uninstall Programs from the Start Menu 

From the Start Menu of Windows system, you can perform various tasks such as locating programs and launching them. You can also uninstall a program directly from here.

Follow the steps to uninstall from the Start Menu:

Step 1. Click on the Start Menu to open it.

Step 2. Type the name of the program you want to uninstall in the search box, or you can locate it from the list.

Step 3. Right-click on the program and choose Uninstall.

Don't forget to share this tutorial to help more uninstall programs. 

Method 4. Uninstall Programs from Settings 

If you can't see the programs you want to uninstall in the Control Panel, you can try other manual ways to get rid of them. One direct way is to access the Settings on your Windows device.

Here is how you can uninstall from the Start Menu:

Step 1. Click Settings from the Start Menu.

Step 2. Select Apps > Apps & Features.

Step 3. Find the App you want to uninstall and choose Uninstall.

If you encounter some problems during the uninstallation, click to get help: 

Method 5. Remove Programs from CMD 

As the Windows built-in tool, the Command Prompt will execute the tasks you asked. So, you can utilize CMD to help uninstall the program. You should notice that the commands can be complex, so you need to type the exact lines in order to uninstall the program successfully. 

Follow the guide below:

Step 1. Type cmd from the Start Menu, right-click on it, and select Run as administrator.

Step 2. In the command window, type wmic and press Enter.

Step 3. Type product get name and you will see the all installed apps later.

Step 4. Type product where name=x call uninstall Then, press Enter (Replace x with the name of the program you want to uninstall).

You should always be careful when you uninstall a program using CMD. If you don't have the confidence to handle complex lines, consider using a third-party tool instead. 

Method 6. Remove Programs from Registry Editor 

Another manual way to remove programs that are not listed in the Control Panel is to use Registry Editor, which allows you to make alternations in the Windows system.

Here is a guide for you:

Step 1. Press "Win + R" to open the dialogue box. Type regedit to open the Windows registry.

Step 2. In the new window, navigate the following path:

l "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" > "SOFTWARE" > "Microsoft" > "Windows" > "CurrentVersion" > "Uninstall."

Step 3. Find the program you want to uninstall. Right-click on the folder and select Delete.

After deleting the folder, you need to restart your computer to check if the program is removed.

Method 7. Shortens Programs Name from Registry Editor 

The Display Name of the program might affect its presence in the Control Panel. If the name is longer than 32 characters, it might not show up in the Control Panel. To fix this, you can try to change the registry key name.  

Here is a guide for you:

Step 1. Open Registry Editor and navigate to: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" > "SOFTWARE"> "Microsoft"> "Windows"> "CurrentVersion"> "Uninstall."

Step 2. Select the program you want to uninstall. Click Rename on the Edit menu.

Step 3. Use a new name with a length between 32 characters and 60 characters.

After renaming the key name, you can go the Control Panel and see if the program shows up. If yes, you can start to uninstall it. If not, try other methods to uninstall it.

Conclusion 

This article focuses on what to do when you can't find the program you want to uninstall in the Control Panel. There are multiple ways for you to uninstall the programs effectively. You can choose to uninstall the program manually or use a third-party tool. Compared to the manual ways, using EaseUS Todo PCTrans can save you much time and energy. you only need to make a few click, and the program will be removed safely and effectively.

FAQs about How to Uninstall Programs Not Listed in Control Panel

After learning about the methods to uninstall programs not shown in the Control Panel, we hope that your problem is solved. If you still have some questions, read the FAQ section below.

1. Why are some apps not showing in the Control Panel list?

There are several reasons that might cause this issue. Here is a list for you to consider:

• The App was not installed properly
• The App was corrupted
• The App being disabled accidentally
• Incompatibility issue

2. How do I remove programs from the Control Panel list?

Here is a guide for you to remove programs from Control Panel:

Step 1. Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.

Step 2. Go to Programs > Programs and Features.

Step 3. Right-click the program you decide to uninstall and choose Uninstall.

3. How do I remove programs in Windows 10?

There are several ways for you to uninstall a program. In the manual way, you can try to remove it from Settings, the Control Panel, or the Start menu. But you are likely to have leftovers when deleting it manually. To avoid this, you can also use a third-party tool such as EaseUS Todo PCTrans. The tool can help you get rid of a program safely and effectively.