How to uninstall programs on windows 11 that cannot be uninstalled

As far as I know, certain apps install background services or processes that keep them running and prevent uninstallation under normal conditions. By starting Windows 11 in Safe Mode, only essential system processes are loaded, which stops most third-party apps and services from interfering. This makes it easier to uninstall stubborn programs that cannot be uninstalled.

Step 1: Press Win + I to open Settings. Go to System > Recovery. Under Advanced startup, click Restart now.

Step 2: After your PC restarts, choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.

Step 3: On the Startup Settings screen, press 4 to boot into Safe Mode or 5 for Safe Mode with Networking.

Step 4: Once in Safe Mode, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps (or Control Panel > Programs and Features).

Step 5: Locate the problematic program and click Uninstall.

Step 6: If it doesn’t show up there, go to the program’s installation folder and run its uninstall.exe file (see Method 2).

You can also try using a third-party app uninstaller in Windows 11 for apps that can't be deleted, which works well in Safe Mode as well.