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6 Ways to Access Programs and Features in Windows 10

Isabella Shinn
Isabella Shinn

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The Programs and Features section in Windows 10 is a centralized hub that lists all installed programs and applications on your PC. Users frequently access this section to repair, modify, or uninstall software. Here are six methods to open Programs and Features in Windows 10 for your convenience.

launch programs and features


Method 1: Open Programs and Features via the Windows Icon Context Menu

Press the Win+X keys simultaneously or right-click the Windows icon to display the context menu, which includes Programs and Features. Click on Programs and Features to open it.

right-click Windows icon to display programs and features

Method 2: Search for Programs and Features

Type programs and features in the Search field and select Programs and Features from the Best match results.

search programs and features

Method 3: Access Programs and Features through the Run Dialog Box

Open the Run dialog box using the Win+R keys, type appwiz.cpl, and click OK.

open run dialog box

Method 4: Open Programs and Features using Command Prompt

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as administrator.

Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type appwiz.cpl and press Enter.

command prompt

Method 5: Launch Programs and Features via Windows PowerShell

Step 1: Run PowerShell as administrator.

Step 2: Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter to open Programs and Features.

Windows PowerShell

Method 6: Open Programs and Features from Control Panel

Step 1: Open Control Panel.

Step 2: If your View by is set to Category, click the Programs link.

click programs link

Step 3: Then, click the Programs and Features link.

hit programs and features link

Note: If your View by is set to Large icons or Small icons, directly click the Programs and Features link.

For frequent access to specific files or folders within Programs and Features, consider creating a desktop shortcut to streamline your workflow. Learn how to create a shortcut for Programs and Features on your desktop.