System Cleanup Series: Uninstall (Remove) Apps and Programs in Windows 11
This blog post is part of my System Cleanup series. One of the best ways to free up some space on your computer is to remove programs and apps in Windows 11 you're not using or no longer want. Some of these may have come pre-installed when you purchased your computer and you might not even know they are there.
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In Windows 11, open the Start Menu and click on "Settings".
In Settings, click on "Apps", then "Apps and Features" on the right.
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You will see the list of installed programs and apps. Please pay careful attention to each one, and ONLY uninstall (remove) items you are certain you don't need. For example, many built-in Microsoft apps are here; the majority can be removed.
You will then see a confirmation message. If you definitely want to uninstall this program or app, click the second "uninstall" button.
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Removing apps that take up almost no space doesn’t generally accomplish much, but I like to be thorough. I don't want it on my computer if I don't use it. Larger programs are the real concern, of course, as they take up more space, but any program or app can be frustrating or annoying, so it's best to have as little installed on your computer as possible to more likely prevent problems.
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