1. To add or remove a program in Windows Control Panel, first open Control Panel by clicking the Start menu and selecting Control Panel.
2. Once the window is open, choose the Programs option from the list of icons you will see.
3. You will now be on the Programs and Features page where you can manage all your programs, both currently installed and previously installed.
4. If you want to add a program, look to the left side of the window. You should see a link that says “Add or remove programs.” This will take you to a new dialogue box where you can add or remove software.
5. To add a program, simply click the “Add” button. A new dialogue window will open where you can select the program you want to install. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
6. To remove a program, find the software in the list of currently installed programs. Select it, then click on the “remove” or “uninstall” button. Confirm the removal by clicking “yes” in the dialogue box that appears.
7. Depending on the program, the uninstallation might take a few moments or even a few minutes. Once the program has been successfully removed, you will be notified with a confirmation message.
8. You can also find programs you might have previously installed by clicking on “View installed updates” at the top of the window. Any programs you have installed in the past will appear in this list.
9. To remove a program from this list, select it and click “uninstall.” You will be prompted with a confirmation message before the uninstallation process begins.
10. You can also use the search function in the top right corner of the window to quickly find the program you are looking for.
11. After you have finished adding or removing programs, be sure to click “OK” to save your changes.
12. That’s it! You should now have successfully added or removed software programs in your Windows Control Panel.