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Nayaoh
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Sep 10, 2025

How to uninstall programs on windows 11 that cannot be uninstalled

I am unable to uninstall the Wallpapers Pack app on my Windows 11. The standard methods fail with errors, and the program does not appear in the uninstall tools I've tried. I believe I need advanced ...
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PeterGreen
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Sep 10, 2025

When a program like the Wallpapers Pack app refuses to uninstall through standard methods, manual removal can be effective but requires caution to avoid system issues. Here's a comprehensive guide to safely uninstall programs on Windows 11 that cannot be uninstalled:

Step 1: Identify the App and Its Files
    Check Installed Location:
    Right-click the Start button and select "Apps and Features".
    Locate the Wallpapers Pack app.
    If it is listed, try uninstalling again from there. If it still fails, proceed.

Step 2: Use PowerShe11 to Remove the App
To uninstall programs on windows 11 that cannot be uninstalled. You can open PowerShe11 as Administrator: 

    Right-click the Start button, select "Windows Terminal (Admin)" or     "PowerShe11 (Admin)".
    List installed apps:

Get-AppxPackage | Select Name, PackageFullName

   Find the package related to the Wallpapers Pack.
   Remove the app:

Remove-AppxPackage -Package <PackageFullName>

 

Step 3: Manually Remove Files and Folders
   Delete the app's folder(s) identified earlier.
   Empty the Recycle Bin.

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