Easy Ways to Add or Remove Programs on Windows

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Written by Stan Kats | Edited by Hannah Dillon

Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Fact Checked

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Where is Add or Remove Programs in Windows 11?

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How to Remove Programs

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How to Add Programs

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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.

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Where is Add or Remove Programs in Windows 11?

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"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.

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- 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]
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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]
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- 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.

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How to Remove Programs

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This will open the Power User menu.
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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."
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.
It's on the far right side of the bar that has the program's name in it.
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.
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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]
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- Some apps require you to restart your computer after uninstallation to complete the process, but not every app needs this.

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How to Add Programs

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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.