Windows 10: Uninstall Local User Program

Discus and support Uninstall Local User Program in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have several programs that I have installed on my work laptop just for my user account (not system-wide) and now I cannot uninstall them without... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by willclein, Jan 7, 2020.

  1. willclein Win User

    Uninstall Local User Program


    I have several programs that I have installed on my work laptop just for my user account (not system-wide) and now I cannot uninstall them without admin privileges. I'm wondering if there is a way to uninstall them without having to put in a request with my IT department.

    I'm a little confused because Windows was perfectly happy to let me install the programs just for my user account, but now won't let me uninstall those same programs without admin rights. I realize that it might be just as fast to get IT to do it, but for my own edification I would like to understand why this is a one-way street.

    Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.

    Windows Version 1709 Build 16299.1565

    :)
     
    willclein, Jan 7, 2020
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  2. 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
     
    Guru Kiran G, Jan 7, 2020
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    I'm installing a new mobo so I need to uninstall the intel 865g drivers to make way for the P35 drivers.

    Can't find any uninstall options in add/remove programs and intel chipset inst listed in driver cleaner.

    Any suggestions? *Confused Uninstall Local User Program :confused:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jan 7, 2020
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  4. rezpower Win User

    Uninstall Local User Program

    Uninstall or change a program (Some installed apps not listed) !


    Hi guys and thanks for your replies.
    As you suggested Irene I have them listed in "All apps" but it's still not normal not having them listed in windows 10 uninstall app!
    And Roy Computer>C>Users>yourname>appdata>local has all the apps that are currently in " Uninstall or change a program" but
    the apps that are not there are not in this folder either!
    Anyway I find this to be a strange behavior on windows 10 (never had this with any other version). Is this a bug? anyone else have this problem?
     
    rezpower, Jan 7, 2020
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