app removal

  1. Fedora KDE Plasma: Polite Updates, App Removal, Deep Customization

    Fedora KDE Plasma’s combination of a less intrusive update model, true desktop-level customization, and the ability to remove unwanted preinstalled apps is convincing enough that some users say they don’t want to go back to Windows. Background Fedora is a mainstream Linux distribution known for...
  2. Windows 11 25H2: How Microsoft Is Giving Users Control Over Bloatware

    The perennial frustration of bloatware—unwanted preinstalled applications—has haunted users across many versions of Windows, and Windows 11 is no exception. However, significant changes appear poised to arrive with the upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update, which introduces long-awaited functionality...
  3. Windows 11 25H2 Update Brings Native App Uninstallation via Group Policy

    Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update introduces a significant enhancement: a native option to uninstall default Microsoft Store apps via Group Policy. This development addresses longstanding user concerns about pre-installed applications often labeled as "bloatware." Historically...
  4. Major Windows Updates in EU Boost User Control, Browser Choice & System Flexibility

    Windows users across the European Economic Area are on the brink of experiencing one of the most significant quality-of-life improvements to Microsoft’s operating system in recent memory. With the latest updates rolling out for Windows 10 and Windows 11, Microsoft is not only responding to...
  5. Europe Gets a Windows 11 Makeover: How Regulations Are Reshaping User Experience

    The latest wave of changes to Windows 11 might be delighting users across Europe, but for many Americans, the improvements remain out of reach—reserved only for those living within the European Economic Area (EEA). While Microsoft frames these updates as milestones for openness and user choice...
  6. Windows 11 Copilot Confusion: App Removal Sparks User Concerns

    Windows updates have once again stirred up confusion among Windows 11 users, this time by unintentionally removing the Copilot app from some systems. It's a head-scratching moment in Microsoft's journey to weave generative AI into the fabric of its operating system—a journey that has seen the...
  7. Microsoft Removes Calendar and To-Do Widgets: Implications for Users

    In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has decided to withdraw its Calendar and To-Do widgets from the Microsoft Store. While the specifics surrounding this decision remain shrouded in ambiguity, it undoubtedly raises some important questions among Windows users about the future of...
  8. How to Completely Remove Unwanted Apps from Windows: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Removing unnecessary applications from your Windows PC can free up valuable resources and help maintain a tidy operating system. However, many applications often leave remnants behind even after uninstallation. These leftovers can clutter your system and possibly interfere with the installation...
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    How to remove a deleted app from installed apps list in windows 11

    I deleted a software by deleting it's entire folder and NOT by uninstalling it from installed apps list in settings--->Apps--->Installed apps--->uninstall. But the app still shows up in this installed apps list even though it doesn't exist anymore. If I try to click on uninstall it shows windows...
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    Windows 10 Windows works word processor

    I have a large folder of .doc files made thru Word. Windows Works error message appears when I try to open these .doc files. The message says works cannot open file.which may be in use by another app. I dont wish to use Works. How do I get rid of this app so that I can access my .doc files
  11. Windows 10 Windows 10 refresh tool

    Microsoft released the above statement around a month ago. The 'Tool' is available to download now and will allow the user to download the iso for the latest version of Win 10. See reference for link. Once you download and install the tool, the interface is really simple to use. It allows you...
  12. Windows 8 How do I get rid of Google Chrome App?

    Hi I made the mistake of selecting the Google Chrome App. It's terrible! I want to go back to my old Google Chrome but I can't find a way to do it. I uninstalled Chrome, downloaded a new install file and reinstalled it and it still opens the app. How do I stop it? Mike
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    Windows 7 Any Fantastic uninstall software???

    I have been trying various types of uninstall software to get rid of some stubborn apps that refuse to show up on the list of things installed on my system, so can't get rid of them. One really stubborn program refuses to be uninstalled in any way -- it is Avanquest System Suite 8.