How to completely remove/uninstall app from computer and its file present there after uninstalling it #windows #apps #appdata #users #deletefilesofapp #deletedataofapp
To completely delete files and applications from your PC, you can follow these steps depending on what you want to remove:
### 1. Deleting Applications
#### For Windows 10/11:
1. **Open Settings**:
- Click the **Start** menu and select **Settings** (gear icon).
2. **Go to Apps**:
- In the Settings window, click on **Apps**.
3. **Find the Application**:
- Scroll through the list of installed applications or use the search bar to find the app you want to remove.
4. **Uninstall the Application**:
- Click on the app, then click the **Uninstall** button.
- Follow any prompts to complete the uninstallation.
5. **Remove Residual Files** (if necessary):
- After uninstalling, you can manually check for leftover files:
- Open **File Explorer** and go to `C:\Program Files` or `C:\Program Files (x86)`.
- Look for folders related to the uninstalled app and delete them if they exist.
- You can also check the `C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData` folder (make sure to enable "Hidden items" in the View tab).
#### Using Third-Party Uninstaller Software:
You can also use third-party uninstaller tools like Revo Uninstaller or IObit Uninstaller, which can help find and remove leftover files and registry entries after uninstalling applications.
### 2. Deleting Files
1. **Using File Explorer**:
- Open **File Explorer** and navigate to the folder containing the files you want to delete.
- Select the files or folders you wish to delete, right-click, and select **Delete**. Alternatively, you can select the files and press the **Delete** key.
2. **Emptying Recycle Bin**:
- After deleting files, they go to the Recycle Bin. To permanently remove them:
- Right-click on the **Recycle Bin** on your desktop and select **Empty Recycle Bin**.
3. **Using Shift + Delete**:
- To permanently delete files without sending them to the Recycle Bin, select the files and press **Shift + Delete**. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
### 3. Deleting Temporary Files
1. **Using Disk Cleanup**:
- Press `Win + R`, type `cleanmgr`, and hit **Enter**.
- Select the drive you want to clean (usually `C:`).
- Check the types of files you want to delete (like Temporary files, Recycle Bin, etc.) and click **OK** to delete them.
2. **Using Storage Sense** (Windows 10/11):
- Go to **Settings > System > Storage**.
- Enable **Storage Sense** to automatically free up space by removing unnecessary files.
### 4. Additional Measures
- **Using CCleaner**: This tool can help you clean up unnecessary files and system junk.
- **Check for Malware**: If you're trying to remove files that seem stuck or unwanted, run a malware scan using Windows Defender or another reputable antivirus program.
By following these steps, you should be able to completely delete applications and files from your PC. If you need help with a specific application or type of file, let me know!
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