Add/Remove Programs

The Add/Remove Programs feature allows a Microsoft Windows user to uninstall an installed program from their computer. Below, is an example of what this screen looks like in Windows XP, 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. This feature was first introduced with Windows 98 and was later renamed to Uninstall a program with the introduction of Windows Vista.

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 depending on your version of Windows.

Also see: Control panel, Operating system definitions