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To uninstall installed software on Windows, we often use the Add or Remove Programs tool in the Control Panel. However, this uninstallation tool may not work smoothly and may not display all installed programs. Follow the methods shared in this article to uninstall software not found in the Control Panel!
To uninstall software not present in the Control Panel, follow the methods shared in this article!
1. Utilize Unlocker Software
Unlocker software is widely used to remove stubborn files. To uninstall software not found in the Control Panel, open Unlocker, choose the installation folder, and proceed to delete them.
2. Uninstalling System Software in Windows Features
Some system software like Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer, etc., doesn't appear in the regular Uninstall or change a program section. We need to install them through the following steps.
Step 1: In the Programs and Features menu, click on Turn Windows features on or off.
Step 2: Uncheck the software you want to remove. Let's take the example of Internet Explorer. If a prompt appears, click Yes, then OK, and restart your computer to complete the process.
3. Deleting Registry Entries for Software Not Visible in Control Panel
Open the Registry Editor and navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Unistall
Then, click and search for registry keys as shown below. Pay attention to the DisplayName entry; if it matches the software, proceed to delete that registry entry.
4. Utilize professional uninstaller software like Revo Uninstaller, IOBIT Uninstaller…
If uninstalling software not found in the Control Panel proves challenging, seek assistance from professional uninstaller programs like Revo Uninstaller and IObit Uninstaller. They scan and uninstall software not visible in the Control Panel.
You can download Revo Uninstaller [here](https://www.revouninstaller.com/downloads/)
or IObit Uninstaller at the following link: https://www.iobit.com/en/advanceduninstaller.php
5. Boot the system in Safe Mode
In Windows Safe Mode, we gain access to hidden files and folders. By initiating Windows in Safe Mode, we can easily and quickly locate installation directories and manually delete them.
6. Utilize the Fix it tool from Microsoft
Download the Fix it tool from Microsoft [here](http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/E/9/7E9188C0-2511-4B01-8B4E-0A641EC2F600/MicrosoftProgram_Install_and_Uninstall.meta.diagcab)
The Fix it tool, or Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter, allows us to scan and locate installed software not displayed in the Control Panel's application list. Simply install and click Next to easily find and uninstall software not listed in the Control Panel's installation list.
Through this article, we hope Mytour provides valuable insights into handling stubborn software that cannot be removed through the Control Panel. Visit Mytour regularly for the latest news and technology tricks!
