Install, update and remove software safely on Windows, including command-line tools such as winget.
3 guides in this category
Download and install Windows software safely: use official sources and the Microsoft Store, spot fake download buttons, avoid bundled extras, and understand SmartScreen and UAC warnings.
A beginner-friendly guide to winget, the Windows Package Manager: search for apps, install by ID, update everything at once, uninstall programs and export your app list to a new PC.
Remove stubborn Windows programs step by step: use Settings and Control Panel, Microsoft's Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter, Safe Mode, winget and vendor removal tools.
