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Fix: Control Panel is Not Showing All Programs on Windows 11
Incomplete installations do not make it to the Control Panel
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Picture a situation where you want to uninstall an app, and it’s not there when you go to the Control Panel. This is your one-stop shop for managing apps where you can change, repair, uninstall, or adjust related settings so you can imagine how this can be annoying.
In most cases, it’s just a system glitch that can be quickly resolved, but if not, we have some upvoted solutions that are bound to come to your rescue.
Why are some apps not showing in the Control Panel?
How do I see all programs in Windows 11’s Control Panel?
First, check off the following prerequisites before moving on to the somewhat technical solutions below:
1. Run the DISM and SFC scans
2. Run the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter
3. Install the problematic app in compatibility mode
4. Scan for viruses
5. Create a new user profile
Creating a new user profile will not fix the issue, but ifprograms disappearedin one profile but show up in the new one, you can conclude that you have acorrupt user profileand take steps to repair it.
Such issues can cause apps to act abnormally. You may be running the programs, but your Task Manager shows no instances of active apps.
How to uninstall programs not listed in the Control Panel on Windows 11
We’d recommend you stick to the morestraightforward uninstallation methodsand only use the Registry Editor if absolutely necessary. This is because editing the registry manually can have dire consequences unless youcreate a restore point.
Hopefully, this article was able to help you get your list of programs back to your Control Panel as it should be. If you were having issues other than just the programs not showing, such asdefault apps missing, we have an answer in our detailed article.
Have you encountered this problem before? If so, which method helped you get your programs back? We’d love your feedback so drop us a comment down below.
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Claire Moraa
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Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
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