HOW-TO: Uninstall Applications

Uninstalling applications depends on your operating system. Here are the steps for the most common ones:

Windows

1. Via Settings (Windows 10/11):
   1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
   2. Go to “Apps” > “Apps & features.”
   3. Scroll through the list to find the application you want to uninstall.
   4. Click on the application and select “Uninstall.”
   5. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.
2. Via Control Panel:
   1. Press Win + R, type control, and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
   2. Go to “Programs” > “Programs and Features.”
   3. Find the application you want to uninstall in the list.
   4. Right-click on the application and select “Uninstall.”
   5. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.

macOS

1. Using Finder:
   1. Open Finder.
   2. Go to the “Applications” folder.
   3. Locate the application you want to uninstall.
   4. Drag the application to the Trash (or right-click and select “Move to Trash”).
   5. Empty the Trash to complete the uninstallation.
2. Using Launchpad:
   1. Open Launchpad.
   2. Find the application you want to uninstall.
   3. Click and hold the application icon until it starts to jiggle.
   4. Click the “X” button that appears on the icon to uninstall the application.
   5. Follow any additional prompts to confirm the uninstallation.

Linux

1. Using Package Manager (varies by distribution):
   • Ubuntu/Debian (APT):
     1. Open a terminal.
     2. Type sudo apt-get remove package_name and press Enter (replace package_name with the name of the application).
     3. Enter your password if prompted, and follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.
   • Fedora/Red Hat (DNF):
     1. Open a terminal.
     2. Type sudo dnf remove package_name and press Enter (replace package_name with the name of the application).
     3. Enter your password if prompted, and follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.
   • Arch Linux (Pacman):
     1. Open a terminal.
     2. Type sudo pacman -R package_name and press Enter (replace package_name with the name of the application).
     3. Enter your password if prompted, and follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.
2. Using GUI Package Manager (varies by distribution):
   • Open the software center or package manager (e.g., GNOME Software, Synaptic, Discover).
   • Search for the application you want to uninstall.
   • Select the application and choose the option to uninstall or remove it.
   • Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.

Mobile Devices

1. Android:
   1. Open the “Settings” app.
   2. Go to “Apps” or “Apps & notifications.”
   3. Find the application you want to uninstall.
   4. Tap on the application and select “Uninstall.”
   5. Confirm the uninstallation.
2. iOS (iPhone/iPad):
   1. Find the application on your home screen.
   2. Press and hold the application icon until it starts to jiggle.
   3. Tap the “X” button or “Remove App” that appears on the icon.
   4. Confirm the uninstallation.

These methods will help you uninstall applications on most operating systems and devices. If you need more specific instructions for a particular application or device, please open a ticket.