Wrap-Up
Managing installed programs in Windows 8 is easy enough. It all takes place through the Programs And Features page. Here’s a quick review of what’s involved:
- You need administrative privileges to change, repair, or remove programs.
- Use Programs And Features to change, repair, or remove installed programs (open Control Panel
Programs Programs And Features). - To see what options an installed program offers, click its name in Programs And Features and look at the buttons in the toolbar.
- Repairing a program generally involves reinstalling it from the original CD.
- Changing a program refers to installing features you didn’t choose initially or removing features you don’t use.
- Uninstalling a program removes it from your computer and from all user accounts.
- The Programs And Features window also provides an option to turn Windows features on and off.
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