How to Uninstall Windows 10 Store Apps

Last Updated: June 3, 2021

Windows 10 introduces a new generation of apps, built on new technologies. These apps are called Windows Store apps, and this article will show you different ways of uninstalling them.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Using the Start Menu

1
Launch the Start menu. Click the Start
button, located at the bottom-left. You can also press the ⊞ Win keyboard key.
2
Locate and right-click the app you wish to uninstall. Right-click the app's tile or listing in the All apps list. A context menu will appear.

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3
Uninstall the app. Click the Uninstall from the context menu that appears.
4
Confirm the app uninstallation. A mini confirmation dialog will appear. Click Uninstall to confirm that you really want to uninstall the app. If you've changed your mind, simply click away.
- After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This may take up to thirty seconds.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Using the Search Feature

1
Launch the search feature. Click the search bar/icon on your taskbar. It may appear as a circular Cortana icon.
2
Search for the app you wish to uninstall. Type its name in.
3
Right-click the app from the results. This will prompt a context menu to appear.
4
Uninstall the app. Click the Uninstall from the context menu that appears.
5
Confirm the app uninstallation. A mini confirmation dialog will appear. Click Uninstall to confirm that you really want to uninstall the app. If you've changed your mind, simply click away.
- After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This may take up to thirty seconds.

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Using the Settings App

1
Open the Settings app. Click the Start
button and select the settings gear
.
2
Go to the Apps category. If you don't have this option, click System instead. You're probably running an older version of Windows 10.
3
Locate the app you wish to uninstall. Use the search bar to find a specific app if you wish.
- You can change the order of the list by selecting a different sort order.
- You can also use the search bar above the app list to find the application.
4
Click the app listing.
5
Uninstall the app. Click the Uninstall.
6
Confirm the app uninstallation. A mini confirmation dialog will appear. Click Uninstall to confirm that you really want to uninstall the app. If you've changed your mind, simply click away.
- After doing this, the app will disappear from the list and be uninstalled. This may take up to thirty seconds.

Community Q&A

Question

What do I do if the uninstall button is grayed out?

Community Answer

If the uninstall button is grayed out, then the app cannot be uninstalled.