Uninstalling apps on Windows 11 is about to get much easier — and it’s long overdue

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I’ve noticed a helpful change coming to Windows 11. Microsoft is testing a new feature that will let you uninstall apps directly from the Microsoft Store. Instead of going through settings, you’ll be able to do it right from the Store’s library page – it’s a much simpler way to manage the apps on your PC.

You might think this feature has always been here – it’s that intuitive! But just so you know, you can’t uninstall apps from the three-dot menu in your app library unless you’re part of the Insider program and testing it out.

This update is being released slowly to Windows Insiders who have version 22510.1401.x.x or newer of the Microsoft Store. Microsoft mentioned this change in a recent blog post, but it received little attention because the post mainly focused on bringing the full-screen Xbox experience to PCs.

You can always uninstall apps using the Settings app or other tools, but it’s convenient to be able to remove apps managed through the Microsoft Store directly from the Store itself.

The Microsoft Store has gotten much better since its initial release. While it had a rocky start, the team has worked hard to add new features and make it more dependable.

According to our Senior Editor, Zac Bowden, the Microsoft Store is expected to become an essential app store by 2025.

One of the most significant improvements to the Microsoft Store was the decision to allow traditional desktop applications. Previously, developers needed to modify their code to get apps listed. Now, the Store supports a wide range of app types, including Win32, UWP, PWA, .NET MAUI, and Electron.

The Microsoft Store also attracted major app developers by letting them host apps on their own servers. Now you can find popular apps like Adobe Creative Cloud, Discord, Slack, and Spotify directly through the store.

Microsoft recently made it free for individual developers to publish apps on the Microsoft Store. Previously, there was a one-time fee of $19, which was less than what Google ($25 one-time) and Apple ($99 annually) charge their developers.

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2025-11-26 01:39