Information Technology Services

Uninstalling Programs

If your computer is running slow, or if you need to uninstall old or broken programs here are the instructions to do so. 

Mac OS X

• Open the 'Finder' and navigate to the 'Applications' folder.
• Find the program you wish to uninstall, select it and drag it to the 'Trashcan'.
• Right-click on the 'Trashcan' and select 'Empty Trash'.

Windows Vista/7

• Click the 'Start' menu, then 'Control Panel'. 
• 'Programs and Features' or a 'Programs' icon with a link to 'Uninstall a Program'.
• Select the program you wish to uninstall, then click the 'Uninstall' button at the top of the menu.
• Follow the prompts to uninstall the program. 

Windows 8

• Go to the Start Screen and start typing in "Control Panel". When the Control Panel app pops up click it.
• Underneath the 'Programs' icon, click or tap on 'Uninstall a Program'.
• Select the program you wish to uninstall, then click the 'Uninstall' button at the top of the window.
• Follow the prompts to uninstall the program. 

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