To add or remove programs in Windows, it is important to understand the different ways you can do this. Depending on what version of Windows you’re running, there are different methods for adding and removing programs. The following guide will provide instructions for adding and removing programs in Windows 10, 8, 7, and Vista.
Adding Programs
Windows 10
1. Open the Start menu by either clicking the Start button in the lower left corner or pressing the Windows key on your keyboard.
2. Search for the program you want to install. If you know the name of the application, type it into the search bar. If you don’t know the exact name, try searching for related keywords.
3. Once you’ve found the program, click the Install button to start the installation process.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Windows 8
1. Bring up the charms by swiping in from the right side of your screen (or press the Windows key + C).
2. Click the Search charm.
3. Type in the name of the program you want to install.
4. Once you’ve found the program, click the Install button to start the installation process.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Windows 7
1. Click the Start button and then select All Programs.
2. Select the program you want to install. If you don’t know the exact name, try searching for related keywords.
3. Once you’ve found the program, click the Install Now button to start the installation process.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Windows Vista
1. Click the Start button and then select All Programs.
2. Select the program you want to install. If you don’t know the exact name, try searching for related keywords.
3. Once you’ve found the program, click the Install Now button to start the installation process.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Removing Programs
Windows 10
1. Open the Start menu by either clicking the Start button in the lower left corner or pressing the Windows key on your keyboard.
2. Search for the program you want to uninstall. If you know the name of the application, type it into the search bar. If you don’t know the exact name, try searching for related keywords.
3. Once you’ve found the program, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstallation.
Windows 8
1. Brings up the charms by swiping in from the right side of your screen (or press the Windows key + C).
2. Click the Search charm.
3. Type in the name of the program you want to uninstall.
4. Once you’ve found the program, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstallation.
Windows 7
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click Uninstall a Program.
3. Select the program you want to uninstall and click Uninstall.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstallation.
Windows Vista
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click Uninstall a Program.
3. Select the program you want to uninstall and click Uninstall.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstallation.