Another option is to reset your PC to factory settings using Microsoft's version of Windows instead of your OEM's. I haven't done this with Windows 11, since I don't have a PC that supports it yet, but I have done this with Windows 10. You can read up on this at https://www.windowscentral.com/how-reset-windows-11-pc-factory-settings
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Christopher (AKA CJ)
Chaltain at Outlook
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From: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Ana G
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2022 11:37 AM
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Subject: Re: [VICUG-L] Deleting applications
One thing I've done in the past to get rid of MacAfee is to go into This PC > OS > Program Files. There are two Program Files, and I don't remember which one. Anyway, I think I've just hit the delete key on the app there, and I seem to remember it working.
On 2/26/2022 1:23 AM, Samson Perera wrote:
> I have the same problem here. but Mcafee stays stubborn and does not
> respond to the normal uninstall procedure. a friend advised to use
> Revo uninstaller, but I have not tried it yet.
> Samson.
>
> On 2/26/22, Ana G <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Hmm, I uninstall apps in Windows 10 and 11 pretty much the way I've
>> always done it.
>>
>>
>> 1. Press Windows+X; then press enter on Apps and Features, which is
>> the first option.
>>
>>
>> 2. The next step may depend on your version of Windows.
>>
>>
>> A. Tab through the dialog. If you find a link that says something
>> like Programs and Features, press enter there. Then tab to the list
>> of apps, down-arrow to the one you want to uninstall, press the
>> applications key, navigate to and press enter on Uninstall, and follow any prompts.
>>
>>
>> B. Tab through the dialog. If you don't find a link that says
>> something like Programs and Features, tab to the list of apps,
>> down-arrow to the one you want to uninstall, tab once to the More
>> button and press enter there, navigate to and press enter on Uninstall, and follow any prompts.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>> On 2/24/2022 7:28 AM, Dan TeVelde wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I just got a new HP computer running Windows 11. I hate it when new
>>> computers have all these unnecessary applications which interfere
>>> with screenreaders. I want to get rid of MacAfee applications. I
>>> think Windows Defender is good enough security. I am also having an
>>> issue where I randomly get error messages when I try deleting e-mail
>>> from Outlook. Am I safe to press Windows plus I and then press the
>>> delete key when I find an application, I want to get rid of?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Dan
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