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Loading...When upgrading Windows 10 to the latest version, there may be new apps added to your system and they may be apps that you do not need or use. Removing these apps may free up space and also help to keep your computer running better.
Before we begin, it is always a good practice to set a system restore point. Once you have set your restore point, click on the “Start” button and then click the “Settings” icon. Once your settings page opens, click “Apps” and then to the left, click “Apps & features.”
In the center, you’ll notice a list of apps that are installed on your computer. Scroll through the list and look for apps that you don’t use. As a general rule, anything that is published by Microsoft should remain on your system. Common apps that you may not need can include Twitter, Candy Crush, unused printers, and others.
If you are unsure if you should remove an app, open your favorite search engine and type in the app name and ask if it is safe to remove from your PC. Read through several relevant entries and try to take the advice from a legitimate website, such as Microsoft.com, PCMagazine.com, or others that have a good reputation.
When you determine you can remove an app safely, click the app once to highlight it and then click “Uninstall.” It only takes a moment to remove.
In the event you remove an app that you actually do need, you can go to the Microsoft Store and download it again.
Once you have removed your unwanted apps, you should also go to your control panel and then programs and features and remove, if any, the same-named programs from the list, too.
After going through your apps and programs, reboot your computer and then set another system restore point.
For more than 15 years, Scott Lindsay has helped thousands of people better their skills, publishing more than 500 articles about Apple and Microsoft software, the computer and the Internet. You can reach Scott for comments or questions at ScottLindsay@live.com.
