Windows 10: how do i know if an installed app is an universal app?!

many vendors are releasing their uwp... now i have doubts i couldn't answer...

will the new uwp coming out automatically update/remove the old app?! will i have to manually install the new uwp and remove the old app?! will i have two app/uwp installed?! how do i check, in apps list, if i have a uwp or an app?!

thanks

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How do I uninstall an app if I don't have an UNINS000.dat file in Windows 10?

Hi Seldom,



Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.



Sorry to know that you are facing the issues with Windows 10. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

We will assist you in resolving the issue.

Refer to the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1: I would suggest you to uninstall the third party app from the programs and feature.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/uninstall-change-program

If the issue still persist, refer to the below method.

Method 2: Also I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft Help Article and try to perform the steps provided in the link.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/free-up-drive-space

Get back to us if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.

 

How do I uninstall an app if I don't have an UNINS000.dat file in Windows 10?

The program folder has the app, an UNINS000.exe file, and an Freeimage.64.dll file. Running UNINS000.exe reports that the UNINS000.dat file is missing. Back in Windows 7 I'd have tried MSI Cleaner, but Windows 10 doesn't allow it to run.

 

Hi, there's a scheduled task which routinely updates your universal apps. That's a background task you don't have to concern yourself about.

Discriminating between universal apps and desktop programs (not obtained via the store) in Win 10's start menu is not readily possible AFIK. However, if you right click each one, and look at 'More', for desktop programs you will typically see 'Open file location' - but not for universal apps (which are all stored in one folder).

If you want to see this difference quickly and easily, install Classic Shell.
An option allows you to see all your universal apps as shortcuts in one folder.. your desktop programs are correctly represented in a traditional start menu, which Win 10's start menu dismally fails to achieve.

 

The UWP apps are only available via the Windows Store.

The list of apps found by going to Settings includes both types. Click on any app and if it shows a Move option (sometimes grayed out) it is a UWP. If it shows Modify it will be a desktop app.

It is possible to have both a UWP and a desktop app for the same product, e.g. Dropbox and they will often have different features.