Add/Remove Programs

A feature first introduced with Windows 95, that was later renamed to Add or Remove Programs with the introduction of Windows 98, and then finally renamed again to Uninstall a program with the introduction of Windows Vista. Add/Remove Programs allows a Microsoft Windows user to uninstall an installed program from their computer. Below is an example of what this screen looks like and as can be seen you're presented with a list of currently installed programs that can be selected and the uninstalled by pressing the Remove or Uninstall/Change button.

Microsoft Windows Add or Remove Programs window
Windows XP Add or Remove Programs

How to get into Add or Remove Programs

  1. Click Start
  2. Click Control Panel or Settings and then Control Panel
  3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall a program.

Also see: Control panel, Operating system definitions