After some time after acquiring a computer, a lot of programs and applications are accumulated on its hard disks that were immediately unnecessary or you no longer use them.
This is due to the fact that developers are trying to "stick" their applications into the operating system, even if they are not of significant benefit and you absolutely do not need them. In the new Windows 8 operating system, on the "Home screen" are the so-called Metro applications (pre-installed), which often only interfere. For example, not all users need Bing, but this service is present on the start screen.
That is why you need to figure out how to remove programs on Windows 8. And you can do it yourself by reading the article.
We act through PU
Uninstalling programs in Windows 8 is even easier than in previous versions of the operating system. It is worth saying that, for example, in the same "seven" or XP, this can be done very easily, but in the eighth version of the OS, the transition to the desired partition is much faster.
So, how to remove programs on "Windows 8" through the "Control Panel" (PU)? Move the cursor to the "Start" icon in the lower left corner and click on it with the right mouse button. A context menu will open where two options for further actions will appear.
The first one is to go to the "Control Panel", and then you will need to select the "Uninstall Programs" subsection. The "Programs and Features" window opens. Here, select the application you want to get rid of, install the checkbox next to it and click on the “Delete” button at the top. It remains to confirm your decision by pressing the "OK" button
The second option allows you to immediately get into the "Programs and Features", as there is such an item in the "Start" drop-down menu.
How to remove applications from the "Home screen"?
You have purchased a Windows 8 computer or laptop. How to remove programs located on the "Home screen"? Most of them you do not need, and many users as a result of a large number of tiles for a long time can not find a particular program. And really, do you often use, for example, the Finance app? Most likely not very. You can remove programs from the "Home screen" without fear of harming the operating system.
To get rid of the application located on the "Home screen", click on it with RMB, and then at the bottom check the "Delete" option. If you just want to exclude it, then select "Unpin". Thus, the program will remain on the computer, and the icon will disappear.
Now you know how to remove programs on Windows 8 that you cannot get rid of through PU.
Removing programs from "Startup"
Applications that automatically start simultaneously with Windows significantly slow down the system boot. Of course, you can leave in “Startup” those programs that you really need. However, it is recommended to remove unnecessary applications from "Startup", as a result of which your computer will be much more ready to work.
So, Windows 8 is installed on your PC. How to remove programs from "Startup"? Call the "Start" context menu by clicking on the corresponding button. Now go to the "Device Manager" and open the "Startup" subsection. Install the checkbox near the unnecessary application and click "Uninstall".
As you can see, in the eighth version of Windows, programs from AutoPlay are deleted through the Device Manager. For example, in the "seven" it was necessary to open the "System Configuration" using the command "msconfig".
Useful Tips
Knowing how to remove programs on Windows 8, do not rush to get rid of everything in a row, because some of them are necessary for the normal operation of the OS. It is extremely undesirable to disable the antivirus program in "Startup", especially to remove it from the computer.
As for other applications, it is better to get rid of them. For example, you rarely use ICQ. Then why do you need it when there are other means of communication now?
Conclusion
Unlike previous versions of Windows, uninstalling the G8 programs is a bit easier. But now the "Home screen" has appeared, where Metro applications are present. Most of them are absolutely useless for ordinary users, and it is impossible to get rid of them through the "Control Panel".
However, now you know how to remove Windows 8 programs, so you can easily do this without any help.