If you want to remove software such as an installed application in Windows 10, you can of course do so via Windows itself. In most cases this can be done directly from the Windows settings or via the Control Panel.
In some cases, you may want to uninstall software via Command Prompt. If you want to remove software via the Command Prompt, this usually concerns a script that you are writing, I assume so, because uninstalling software via Command Prompt is otherwise a rather cumbersome way to remove software.
Uninstalling software via Command Prompt does have an advantage. You will not receive any “Do you want to permanently remove software” messages, or any other messages. As soon as you enter the command, the software will be immediately removed from Windows 10 without any notifications.
Whatever the reason, this tip will show you how to uninstall an application in Windows 10 using cmd.exe (command prompt). It is important that you are an administrator in Windows 10.
Uninstall software via Command Prompt
In the Windows search bar type: cmd.exe. Click on the Command Prompt result and choose Run as Administrator.
In the Command Prompt window type:
wmic product get name
You then request the installed software on your computer via “Windows Management Instrumentation”. You will receive a result with the installed software via Command Prompt.
To actually uninstall software via the Command Prompt, type the following command.
wmic product where name="naam van software" call uninstall
After a while you will receive a message that the deletion was completed successfully.
I hope I was able to help you with this tip. Thank you for reading!