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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 ...
Consequences of Not Uninstalling Programs on Windows 11 that Cannot be Uninstalled:
- Unused or unwanted apps occupy storage space, which can reduce available disk space over time.
- Some leftover or abandoned programs might become vulnerabilities if they are outdated, poorly maintained, or malicious.
- Excessive background processes or leftover files can slightly impact system performance or startup times.
- Having many unused apps can clutter your system, making it harder to find and manage programs.
- In rare cases, residual files or registry entries might conflict with other software or Windows updates.
How to uninstall programs on windows 11 that cannot be uninstalled?
Using a Batch Script to Force Delete Files and Registry Entries
1. Ends related processes
2. Deletes associated folders
3. Cleans registry entries
Example:
@echo off
taskkill /IM "process_name.exe" /F
rmdir /S /Q "C:\Path\To\AppFolder"
reg delete "HKCU\Software\AppName" /F
reg delete "HKLM\Software\AppName" /F
pause
Caution: Always back up your registry before editing.