Windows 10: Cant uninstall large program No permission on admin

Hey all,So a few months ago, I uninstalled the EA launcher because it was half broken and forgot to uninstall a game which was 34gb in size A lot to me Now, the EA launcher doesn't see that it is installed and nor does the remove programs menu. Now, I cant even delete the files outright due to not having permission I am on the admin account to do so. Any ideas how I could get rid of it?I'm Running Windows 10 Home 22H2 - not sure if that matters.

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Windows 10 Cant uninstall programs/use Admin permissions

Hi Connor,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. Let me assist you.

Provide us with the below details for better clarity on the issue.

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  Have you installed all pending updates on the system?
  
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  Are you facing this issue on a Local account or the Microsoft Account?
  

I suggest you to Sign out from the current user account, restart the system and login to the Admin account to check if that helps.

Further you need to run the Disk clean up tool which will help you in this issue.

Refer the below link to perform a Disk Clean Up.

Disk cleanup in Windows

If the issue persists then enable the built in admin account from the
Windows Recovery Environment, login to that account and then uninstall unwanted programs or applications. You are getting an error when you try to enable the hidden admin account as the command only runs on an Elevated command prompt, i.e.,
an admin Command prompt. As you can’t access that on your system, I suggest you to go to Windows Recovery Environment and use the Command Prompt there, which is elevated.

Follow the below steps:-

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  Press Shift and Restart from the power icon (together)
  
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  Select Troubleshoot.
  
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  Go to Advanced Options.
  
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  Select Command Prompt.
  
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  Type "net user Administrator /active:yes"
  
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  Hit Enter.
  

An user account with the name Admin will be created. Log in with that account and you will be able to access Admin privileges. You can also create more Administrator accounts with that account.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Windows 10 Cant uninstall programs/use Admin permissions

I went through and did a Disk Cleanup, then did the steps as followed. It said the command was successful, but when I went back to start up and delete the programs, it still said I wasn't an administrator. To clarify the questions you asked at the top of
the post, I have my computer set to update automatically, so I should have everything up to date. However I'm not sure what the 2nd question means. I'm using the account that it gave me when I upgraded to Windows 10. I have also been able to remove apps before,
so I don't know when this problem started.

 

can't uninstall program

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community. I appreciate your effort in resolving this issue.

- Did you try un-installing the program from programs and features?

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Repairing or removing programs

To uninstall programs, go to Settings.

• On the Start menu, then select Settings.
• Select System > Apps & features.
• Select the program, then select Uninstall. Some apps that are built in to Windows can’t be uninstalled.
  
• Follow the directions on the screen.

If you are still unable to uninstall the program, follow the steps below.

• In Search, enter Control Panel and select Control Panel.
• Select Programs > Programs and Features, then select the program.
• Select the program, then select Uninstall. Some apps that are built in to Windows can’t be uninstalled.
  
• Follow the directions on the screen.

Let us know the status.

Regards,

Guru Kiran