The tech enthusiasts could even opt for the Registry Editor method. However, some users have voiced their concern that while they were successfully able to uninstall the required app, its traces are still present on their PC. The app’s footprints are still visible under the Start Menu, File Explorer and even the Control Panel. So why is it happening in the first place and more importantly how to rectify this issue? Well, the reason why the uninstalled app is still visible on your PC is due to the fact that some of its registry values and keys are still left behind. As a result, the OS is reading those DWord 32-Bit values or the subkey numerical data and listing that app under Start Menu, File Explorer and other sections. So all this begs for the all-important question- how to fix the issue of uninstalled apps still appearing in the Control Panel on Windows 11? Well, let’s check it out.
How to Fix: Uninstalled Apps Still Appearing in Windows 11 Control Panel
Do note that this guide is focusing on the issue where users were able to successfully uninstall the app, but its traces were still left behind. If you are not even able to uninstall the app in the first place, then first check out our guide on How to Uninstall Apps via Registry Editor in Windows 11. Once you have executed those steps and the app’s shadows are still left behind, then you may refer to the below steps. That’s it. These were the steps to fix the issue of uninstalled apps still appearing in the Control Panel on Windows 11. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments section below. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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