How To Uninstall Program Windows 10

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How to Uninstall & Reinstall a Program (Windows x)

This article provides instructions for uninstalling & reinstalling a program in Windows 10. This is a great starting time step to follow when programs stop acting as they should; nosotros find that about problems volition exist fixed afterward this procedure.

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NOTE: This article contains instructions and screenshots for a reinstallation of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC but can exist followed for any plan.

Step 1: Open the Windows Add or Remove Programs tool.

Click the Windows Start Menu (Windows logo in the lesser-left department of the screen) to launch is and begin typing "add or remove programs".

Click the Add or Remove Programs outcome to launch the window.

Step 2: Remove the Program

In the new window, roll down until you see the program you lot are looking for.

Click the plan, so select both "Uninstall" options that popular-upwardly. The Windows UAE prompt will appear on your screen as such; confirm the Uninstallation by selecting "Yes".

NOTE: Every plan is different. Some volition have a program known equally an Uninstall Wizard while others will automatically remove themselves from Windows through this process as well every bit some require restarts of your computer to complete. In one case your program is no longer visible on the Add or Remove Programs window, it has been successfully uninstalled.

Step iii: Reinstalling the Programme

After the program has been removed, the next footstep is to put it back on. If you have not been provided with download links from a CTS fellow member or the UWP website, please contact u.s.a. at CTSHelpDesk@uwp.edu to be redirected the right website.

Brainstorm by downloading your installation file from a trusted source, making certain to uncheck actress bloatware such equally "Optional Offers" (if applicable).

In one case the file has downloaded, double click it in your web browser's window to launch the installation. Only every bit before, the Windows UAE prompt volition appear. Simply click "Yes" to begin the installation process.

Now, just allow the installation file to do information technology's thing. Every bit with uninstallations, some programs will require confirmation of each step and others will practise it for y'all. Follow whatever steps information technology asks you to to consummate the installation procedure.

Once the installation is complete, complete any further restarts (if required) and feel free to launch the plan!

One time the plan is opened, sign in with your UWP account, if applicable. Non all programs require a sign-in and some sign-ins are only given to specific departments or staff members. Please consult CTS (contact info below) if you lot accept any questions about your access to software.

At this point, see if issues from before have been replicated or if your programme is working equally it should! If problems persist afterwards this process, please feel to follow up with the CTS Help Desk for further troubleshooting. If y'all have any additional questions or require assist during this process, please do non hesitate to reach out. We can exist contacted via these means:

CTS Help Desk

Wyllie Hall L107

(262) 595 - 2444; 7:45AM-4:30PM (Monday-Fri)

Ticketing System: servicedesk@uwp.edu

Contact: CTSHelpDesk@uwp.edu

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Created:	2020-07-01 eleven:18 CDT	Updated:	2020-07-01 11:20 CDT
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