Due to the fact that the interface of the eighth version of the Windows operating system, when compared with previous versions, has undergone significant changes (the lack of the same Start button), access to some functions by classical methods has become impossible. That is why many users cannot uninstall a program in Windows 8 without understanding how to get to the desired section or call a function. But there is a way. Next, we will consider several universal methods that allow you to uninstall any application as quickly as possible.
How to remove a program in Windows 8: classic method
This technique in all, without exception, Windows-systems, regardless of version and year of release, is to use a special section of programs and components. But how to remove the program in Windows 8, if it is impossible to get to the "Control Panel" due to the lack of a Start button for the Start menu?
To call the panel itself, you can use the cursor to move to the upper or lower right corner, followed by pressing the parameters button, where the “Control Panel” is selected. Similarly, with the screen supporting the multitouch function, you can drag your finger from the corner to the center of the screen. Along the way, you can use the search section, where you can specify either the “Control Panel” or “Programs and Features”.
However, many users underestimate the standard keyboard shortcuts for all systems. For quick access, it is better to immediately call the Run console (Win + R), and enter the Control command in the field of the executable program to access the Control Panel.
If you want to immediately enter the programs and components section, you should register the line appwiz.cpl., Select the program, click the delete button, and then you just have to wait for the process to complete.
You can also use the command line (cmd), in which the name of the application to be deleted is entered, and after a space after it the standard uninstall command “/ uninstall” (without quotes) is entered. This method is good in that the deletion will be performed in the background (the user will not see a display of the progress of the process).
Uninstalling programs from the desktop
The question of how to remove the program in Windows 8 can be solved quite simply if the application icon is displayed on the start screen in the form of a tile.
In this case, it is necessary to perform RMB on the selected application, select the deletion in the menu that appears below, and confirm the actions after warning the system.
Using special utilities
However, it is easier to use special utilities. Consider the iObit Uninstaller application (it removes programs of any type and purpose with all residuals, including even system components and unremovable web browser panels).
Everything is simple here. In the running application, you need to find the program that you want to remove, click the button marked with the image of the basket, confirm uninstallation. You can also use batch removal, in which several programs are allocated, all of them are uninstalled one by one.
Immediately after confirmation, a standard deletion starts, in which either its own original uninstaller or a similar Windows tool can be involved. At the end of the process, you need to activate a powerful scan, which will identify all residual components (folders, files and registry entries). Then all the search results are highlighted and deleted taking into account the file destruction item located at the bottom of the main program window.
How to remove a program remotely
Finally, a few words about remote uninstallation. Suppose a user has a computer or laptop with Windows 8 installed, as well as a smartphone with an operating system. Which mobile OS is used on the device does not play a role. The essence of the problem of how to remove a program in Windows 8 from a mobile device is to gain access to a stationary operating system.
You can use the settings of Windows itself, but this is not the easiest way (an ordinary user is unlikely to figure out how to configure “Remote Desktop”). The easiest way to install both a computer and a mobile device is a special RDP client (for example, Chrome RDP from Google) and use it. But in this case, the computer with the same name must be present on the computer, and when connecting via the Internet, the computer or laptop must be turned on. Internet connection must also be active.
When establishing a connection on a smartphone or tablet, the main screen of Windows 8, which is installed on a stationary device, is displayed. From a mobile device, you can perform the same actions as if the user was working directly on his terminal, including uninstalling programs.
Conclusion
The problems associated with uninstalling programs in the eighth version of Windows, are solved quite simply. It should be noted that the hotkey combinations are best suited for quick access to system tools, but if you need to remove applications as completely as possible, including the remaining computer junk, it is better to use third-party uninstallation utilities.