This topic describes how to uninstall or delete applications and programs in a Windows instance. In this example, "2016 Datacenter Edition 64-bit Chinese" is used for illustration.

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Background

If third-party software (such as third-party antivirus software) is installed on a Windows instance, some management operations (such as password reset and remote connection) may fail and thereby cause instance exceptions.

Procedure

Method 1: Uninstall from "Settings"

In the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the "Start" icon and select "Settings > System > Apps & features".

Click the application you want to delete or uninstall, and then click the "Uninstall" button.

Click the "Uninstall" button again to complete the operation.

Method 2: Uninstall from "Control Panel"

In the search box on the taskbar, enter "Control Panel".

Select "Programs > Programs and Features".

Select the program you want to delete and click "Uninstall" or "Uninstall/Change".

Follow the interface instructions to complete the uninstallation.

Last updated: 2026.06.18 17:48:25

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