To view the list of installed programs using the Control Panel, first you must open the Control Panel. To do this, open the Windows Start menu by clicking the Windows icon in the lower left corner of your screen. Within the Start menu, click “Control Panel”.
Once the Control Panel window is open, there are several ways to view the list of installed programs. The default view of the Control Panel is the “Category” view, where items in the Control Panel are divided into categories. If this is the default view, click the heading “Programs”. This displays a list of all installed programs, both those that came with Windows and those installed afterwards. Items under Programs have different icons based on their function: programs are indicated with a window icon, while drivers are indicated with the gear icon.
If the Control Panel is set to “Large Icons” or “Small Icons” view, you can find the list of installed programs under the heading “Programs and Features”. This displays a list of all installed programs, both those that came with Windows and those installed afterward. By default, programs are sorted alphabetically, but you can also sort them by date or size.
From here, you can view details about each program, including its version, publisher, size, and install date. You may also uninstall programs from here. To do so, select the program and click the “Uninstall” button at the top of the window. Follow the instructions to complete the uninstall process.
You can also search for programs by name. To do this, click the “Search Programs and Features” box near the top of the window, enter the name of the program you are looking for, and click Search. This will display only the program(s) containing the search term.
The Control Panel is an efficient way to view, manage, and remove installed programs on your computer. By following the above steps, you can easily view your list of installed programs and keep it organized.