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Please log in with your username or email to continue. Facebook Google wikiHow Account No account yet? Create an account Browse Articles Quizzes & Games All Quizzes Hot Community Quizzes Personality Quizzes Dating Simulator Learn Something New Support wikiHow Log in / Sign up Computers and Electronics Operating Systems Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Fact Checked Where is Add or Remove Programs in Windows 11? How to Remove Programs How to Add Programs This article was reviewed by Stan Kats and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Dillon . Stan Kats is a Professional Technologist and the COO and Chief Technologist for The STG IT Consulting Group in West Hollywood, California. Stan provides comprehensive technology solutions to businesses through managed IT services, and for individuals through his consumer service business, Stan's Tech Garage. Stan holds a BA in International Relations from The University of Southern California. He began his career working in the Fortune 500 IT world. Stan founded his companies to offer an enterprise-level of expertise for small businesses and individuals. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 17,928 times. Are you wondering where the "Add or Remove Programs" feature went in Windows 11? Thankfully, the feature is still there, but it's been renamed to "Installed Apps." In this article, we'll cover the name switch, as well as how to add and remove programs on your Windows 11 computer. Read on to learn more. Add or Remove Programs in Windows 11 In Windows 11, "Add or Remove Programs" was renamed to "Installed Apps." Installed Apps is used to remove programs on your computer, as it works exactly like the old "Add or Remove Programs" feature did. To add programs to your computer, download them from the Internet or use the Microsoft Store. Where is Add or Remove Programs in Windows 11? "Add or Remove Programs" is now called "Installed Apps." This feature will let you see all of the apps that are installed on your computer, and you can uninstall or repair them from this menu. 1 To open Installed Apps, right-click on the Windows icon in the taskbar and click Installed apps . If you search for "add or remove programs" in the taskbar search bar, a result called "add or remove programs" may come up for you. Clicking it will open "Installed Apps." [1] X Research source To open Installed Apps, right-click on the Windows icon in the taskbar and click Installed apps . If you search for "add or remove programs" in the taskbar search bar, a result called "add or remove programs" may come up for you. Clicking it will open "Installed Apps." [1] X Research source 2 An older version of "Add or Remove Programs" is in the Control Panel. To find it, open the Control Panel and click Programs and Features . You can also search "add or remove programs" in the Control Panel search bar and click it from the results. [2] X Research source This version of Add or Remove Programs is identical to the Installed Apps menu, but it's located within the Control Panel window. It will still allow you to uninstall programs like the old "Add or Remove Programs" feature, as well as the new "Installed Apps" feature. This version of Add or Remove Programs is identical to the Installed Apps menu, but it's located within the Control Panel window. It will still allow you to uninstall programs like the old "Add or Remove Programs" feature, as well as the new "Installed Apps" feature. How to Remove Programs 1 Right-click the Windows icon in the taskbar. This will open the Power User menu. 2 Click Installed apps . It's at the top of the Power User menu. Alternatively, you can use the taskbar search bar to search for "installed apps" or "add or remove programs" to open the Installed Apps window. If you're on Windows 10, this option will be called "Apps & features." Alternatively, you can use the taskbar search bar to search for "installed apps" or "add or remove programs" to open the Installed Apps window. If you're on Windows 10, this option will be called "Apps & features." 3 Find the program you want to uninstall. By default, the Installed Apps list is sorted alphabetically. You can use the filters at the top of the list to filter your apps by a different metric (such as size), or you can use the search bar to type in the name of the program you want to remove. You can also simply scroll until you find the correct app.

4 Click the three-dot icon next to the program's name. It's on the far right side of the bar that has the program's name in it. 5 Click Uninstall . This will prompt your computer to begin the uninstallation process. You may receive a pop-up asking you to confirm that you want to uninstall the program, or your computer may open a full uninstallation wizard created by the app's developers. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process. 6 Restart your PC if prompted. If you receive a pop-up asking you to restart your computer to complete the uninstallation process, do so now. Save any open documents before restarting your computer to avoid data loss. [3] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source Some apps require you to restart your computer after uninstallation to complete the process, but not every app needs this. Some apps require you to restart your computer after uninstallation to complete the process, but not every app needs this. How to Add Programs Adding programs to your computer is as simple as installing them. There are a few ways you can install programs on your Windows computer: Downloading installers: Most programs you'll add to your computer will be installed via installers that you download from the internet. These installers almost always come in an .EXE format , though some may be .MSI . Microsoft Store: Many programs can be installed through the Microsoft Store . These apps will be installed directly on your computer, but they must be updated through the Microsoft Store as well. Downloading portable programs: Some programs are considered "portable," which means you don't have to technically install them to use them. Everything needed to run the portable program will be in the folder you downloaded, and you'll just need to run the .EXE file to use the program. Downloading installers: Most programs you'll add to your computer will be installed via installers that you download from the internet. These installers almost always come in an .EXE format , though some may be .MSI . Microsoft Store: Many programs can be installed through the Microsoft Store . These apps will be installed directly on your computer, but they must be updated through the Microsoft Store as well. Downloading portable programs: Some programs are considered "portable," which means you don't have to technically install them to use them. Everything needed to run the portable program will be in the folder you downloaded, and you'll just need to run the .EXE file to use the program. Want to save this article? Download it as a PDF. Easy Ways to Add or Remove Programs on Windows Get the full formatted PDF you can save, print, or read offline. Anytime, anywhere. One-time purchase You Might Also Like ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/1hevck6/where_did_addremove_programs_option_go_in_the/ ↑ https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/glossary/add-remove-programs/index.html?srsltid=AfmBOopC0xCqrxuszXYe5EZIHOOisWpit3JOnWF7-gr_iPIJtYuvlo9N ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uninstall-or-remove-apps-and-programs-in-windows-4b55f974-2cc6-2d2b-d092-5905080eaf98#id0ebd=windows_11 About This Article Send fan mail to authors Is this article up to date? Quizzes & Games You Might Also Like Trending Articles Trending Articles Take the Quiz. Face the Truth. 🔥 Decode Yourself 🧩 Featured Videos Hot Takes Only 🔥 Your Daily Dose of Fun 🎉 Computers and Electronics Operating Systems Do Not Sell or Share My Info Not Selling Info wikiHow Tech Help Pro: Level up your tech skills and stay ahead of the curve