Windows XP and Windows Vista both come with built in tools that will help you uninstall your unwanted programs. I’m going to start with these steps for the beginning part of my tutorial. If you have already attempted this step and the program you want to remove is not on the list in Windows then please scroll past the first couple of steps, don’t worry I have a solution for you to!
You will want to check your program list every month to make sure they are all programs you have installed. This checkup will ensure you are using less room on your hard drive and your computer will run faster and smoother. This type of routine maintenance will ensure that your computer is running at its optimal performance!
A lot of the time uninstalling programs from Windows is pretty easy. Simply follow the steps outlined below and you will see how easy it really is!
How To Uninstall And Remove Unwanted Programs In Windows XP
1. Go to your start button and click control panel.
2. Click on add/remove programs.
3. You now have a list on programs that are selectable. Simply highlight the program you wish to uninstall and click the change/remove option. In this tutorial I have chosen to uninstall SmartFTP Client.
4. At this point you should get an option to remove the program.
A couple things to remember. It may take a few moments for the program to uninstall to please be patient. You can go through this list and uninstall any of the programs that you do not want anymore, however if you don’t know what it is you should leave it alone.
How To Uninstall And Remove Unwanted Programs In Windows Vista
First I will present to you the video that will show you exactly how to uninstall programs in Windows Vista.
1. Go to your Start button and click Control Panel.
2. Then click Uninstall Programs.
3. You will now see a list of programs, simply select the program to uninstall and click Uninstall.
I hope this information proved helpful...
