Uninstalling programs on a Windows system is a common task that can help free up space, improve system performance, and remove unwanted software. This guide will walk you through various methods to uninstall programs using graphical interfaces, Command Prompt (CMD), and PowerShell.

Method 1: Uninstall via Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel:

   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type control and press Enter.

2. Navigate to Programs and Features:

   • Click on "Programs" and then "Programs and Features".

3. Uninstall the Program:

   • Scroll through the list to find the program you want to uninstall.
   • Click on the program and then click the "Uninstall" button.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.

Method 2: Uninstall via Settings

1. Open Settings:

   • Press Win + I to open the Settings app.

2. Navigate to Apps:

   • Click on "Apps" and then "Apps & features".

3. Uninstall the Program:

   • Scroll through the list to find the program you want to uninstall.
   • Click on the program and then click the "Uninstall" button.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.

Method 3: Uninstall via Command Prompt (CMD)

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

   • Press Win + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)".

2. List Installed Programs:

   • Type the following command to list installed programs:

     wmic product get name

3. Uninstall the Program:

   • Type the following command, replacing ProgramName with the name of the program you want to uninstall:

     wmic product where name="ProgramName" call uninstall

   • Confirm the uninstallation when prompted.

Method 4: Uninstall via PowerShell

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator:

   • Press Win + X and select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)".

2. List Installed Programs:

   • Type the following command to list installed programs:

     Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Select-Object -Property Name

3. Uninstall the Program:

   • Type the following command, replacing ProgramName with the name of the program you want to uninstall:

     Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object { $_.Name -eq "ProgramName" } | ForEach-Object { $_.Uninstall() }

   • Confirm the uninstallation when prompted.

Method 5: Uninstall Using Third-Party Software

There are several third-party software tools available that can help you uninstall programs more effectively. Some popular options include:

• Revo Uninstaller: Offers advanced scanning for leftovers.
• IObit Uninstaller: Provides batch uninstallation and removal of bundled software.
• CCleaner: Includes a basic uninstaller along with other system cleaning tools.

These tools often provide additional features such as cleaning up leftover files and registry entries that the standard uninstallation process might miss.