This Fix it tool is just aimed at previous system, doesn’t work on Windows 10, is by design. If you meet with install/uninstall issue on Windows 10, you could tell us the detail of that specific program, we are happy to be of assistance. Best regards.

For most Windows users and most times, installing and uninstalling programs works just fine and without problems or error messages. It can however happen that users receive error messages or notifications at times. This can be because a program won't uninstall via Window's Uninstall a program control panel applet, won't update even though it is installed properly on the system or won't even install on the system for no apparent reason.

While it is usually relatively easy to resolve uninstallation issues, for instance by using a third party software uninstaller like Revo Uninstaller, the same cannot be said for installation problems, especially if the programs do not throw error messages or hint at the problem during the installation attempt.

Microsoft has released one of their Fix-It tools to 'diagnose and fix program installing and uninstalling problems automatically'. A Fix-It is a small portable program that Windows users can run to resolve and repair issues on their operating system semi-automatically.

The Microsoft Support page, which is also the page where the Fix-It can be downloaded, lists the following issues that are repaired by the application:

• Removes bad registry key on 64 bit operating systems.
  Windows registry keys that control the upgrade (patching) data that become corrupted.
• Resolves problems that prevent new programs from being installed.
• Resolves problems that prevent programs from being completely uninstalled and blocking new installations and updates.
• Use this troubleshooter for an uninstall only if the program fails to uninstall using the windows add/remove programs feature.

Windows users who run the program can select to let the program handle both the detection of problems and the fixes, or to let the user apply the fixes manually after issues have been identified.

The second option gives more control over the process and is usually the better choice.

The type of problem, installing or uninstalling related, needs to be selected in the second step. If uninstalling is selected, a list of all programs that are currently being detected as installed is displayed. There is also an option to select Not Listed if the program that is causing the uninstalling problems is not listed here.

If the program is not listed, users can still uninstall the application by entering the program's product code represented as a string GUID.

Windows users who have problems installing or uninstalling software can download the Fix-It from the official Microsoft Support website.

On Windows 10, at times, you might not be able to install and uninstall programs. A program might refuse to install or uninstall and display an error.

When a program is not getting installed, one should check the setup file for issues. If possible, download a new copy of the setup file and then run the same to check if it addresses the issue. Likewise, if you are unable to uninstall a program from your Windows 10 computer, you should first try uninstalling the program via the Safe mode. You can also try out third-party program uninstallers like Geek Uninstaller.

When everything fails, and you believe that Windows 10, you can use the official Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter. The Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter helpful for Windows 10 users to repair issues that might prevent from installing or removing programs.

The troubleshooter can repair corrupted registry keys Windows 10 64-bit, corrupted registry keys that control the update data, fix issues that prevent programs from installing or uninstalling.

The troubleshooter is easy to use. Download, run and follow the on-screen directions to fix issues mentioned above.

Microsoft Fix It Program Install Uninstall

Note that Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter is not part of Windows 10. You need to download it from Microsoft.

Uninstall Using Microsoft Fix It

Fix program install and uninstall issues in Windows 10

Step 1: Get the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter from this page of Microsoft and run the same.

Microsoft Fix It Program Install Uninstall Download

Step 2: Once the troubleshooter is launched, click the Next button and then follow the on-screen directions.

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Tip: Many software developers offer their own tool to remove their software from Windows 10. Please visit the software’s website and check if there is an official uninstaller present when you are having issues while uninstalling a program.