How to remove bad software from Windows devices

1. How do I remove bad programs from my computer?
2. How do I uninstall a program that is hard to remove?
3. How do I remove all traces of a program?
4. How do I delete an app that won't uninstall?
5. How do I remove unwanted programs from Windows 10?
6. How do I uninstall a Windows update that won't uninstall?
7. How do I uninstall Microsoft Office that won't uninstall?
8. What can I remove from Windows 10?
9. How do I remove a ghost device?
10. How do I remove a hidden device from Device Manager?
11. What can happen if you don't uninstall a device before removing it from your system?

How do I remove bad programs from my computer?

Regular uninstall

Go to your Control Panel in Windows, click on Programs and then on Programs and Features. You'll see a list of everything that's installed on your machine. Go through that list, and ask yourself: do I *really* need this program? If the answer is no, hit the Uninstall/Change button and get rid of it.

How do I uninstall a program that is hard to remove?

Method II - Run the uninstall from Control Panel

1. Open the Start Menu.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Click on Apps.
4. Select Apps and Features from the left hand side menu.
5. Select the Program or App you want to uninstall from the list that appears.
6. Click on the uninstall button that shows under the selected program or app.

How do I remove all traces of a program?

Wipe software leftovers off your PC manually

1. Open your Start menu and locate the Control Panel option.
2. Click on Control Panel. Navigate to Programs.
3. Click on Programs and Features.
4. Locate the piece of software you wish to uninstall.
5. Click on Uninstall. ...
6. Get the all-clear to proceed and exit Control Panel.

How do I delete an app that won't uninstall?

To remove such apps, you need to revoke administrator permission, using the steps below.

1. Launch Settings on your Android.
2. Head to the Security section. Here, look for the Device administrators tab.
3. Tap the app name and press Deactivate. You can now uninstall the app regularly.

How do I remove unwanted programs from Windows 10?

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type Control Panel and select it from the results.
2. Select Programs > Programs and Features.
3. Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall/Change. Then follow the directions on the screen.

How do I uninstall a Windows update that won't uninstall?

Open the Start menu and click the gear-shaped Settings icon. Go to Update & security > View Update History > Uninstall updates. Use the search box to find “Windows 10 update KB4535996.” Highlight the update then click the “Uninstall” button at the top of the list.

How do I uninstall Microsoft Office that won't uninstall?

You can uninstall Office by doing the following: Office 365 Home Premium: Go to www.office.com/myaccount and then, in the Current PC Installs section, click deactivate. Then, to remove Office entirely, go to your PC's Control Panel and uninstall it.

What can I remove from Windows 10?

5 Unnecessary Windows Programs You Can Uninstall

1. Java. Java is a runtime environment that enables access to rich media content, like web app and games, on certain websites. ...
2. QuickTime. BleepingComputer. ...
3. Microsoft Silverlight. Silverlight is another media framework, similar to Java. ...
4. CCleaner. BleepingComputer. ...
5. Windows 10 Bloatware. ...
6. Cleaning Up Unnecessary Software.

How do I remove a ghost device?

In the device manager:

1. Select View > Show Hidden Devices.
2. Expand the Network Adapters List.
3. Uninstall ALL of the VMXNet3 network adapters (there will likely be several; also do not delete drivers).
4. Uninstall any unknown devices.
5. Leave the other network devices alone.
6. Select Action > Scan for Hardware Changes.

How do I remove a hidden device from Device Manager?

Open Device Manager

Click the View menu, select Show hidden devices (must be done each time you open the device manager) Devices not present will have a lightened greyed (or washed out) icon. Right click the greyed out item and select uninstall to remove the device's drivers.

What can happen if you don't uninstall a device before removing it from your system?

Sometimes you may be copying files on to it and you may unplug it, the file which was in the process of being copied will end up corrupted. It may be the other way, you may be copying something from the device to your computer, and that file will end up corrupted.