How to Recover Uninstalled Programs on Windows 10

Jean updated on Aug 11, 2019 to Resource | How-to Articles


It happens that you accidentally uninstalled a program on your Windows 10 computer and then realized you need to retrieve it. Luckily, there are ways to recover uninstalled programs on Windows 10. Whether you want to recover the .exe file or get the program data, you can use EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard or Windows System Restore to achieve it.

What Does Uninstalling a Program Remove

Many computer users uninstalling programs in Windows 10 in order to free up disk space. This is somewhat awkward, right? But it's happening all the time, users may take this way to solve low disk issue, even though they don't feel like removing those programs they used for a long time. What's more, Windows 10 updates somehow delete users' programs, too. It's said that some updates will automatically uninstall incompatible programs, and people have nowhere to find the programs, which makes them very confused.

When you go to "Settings" > "Apps" > "Apps & features" to uninstall a program on Windows 10, you will remove all the files added to your computer when the application is installed. Besides, the data generated later while using the app will also be deleted from your computer. That means the .exe file and the installation folder of the app will all be removed from your computer.

Generally, if you attempt to recover an uninstalled program, you not only want to recover the .exe file but also intend to retrieve the installation files and the data the program generates. If that's exactly what you want, you can get your needs met by following the guide below.

How to Recover Uninstalled Programs on Windows 10

To recover uninstalled programs on Windows 10, you can either use a third-party data recovery tool or Windows System Restore.

Method 1. Recover Uninstalled Programs with EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard

There is an inconvenience using system restore to retrieve uninstalled programs in Windows 10 because you'll lose the newly installed ones. In addition, you may not turn on the system protection option so that you can't apply the method to recover your uninstalled programs. Thus, we recommend you try EaseUS Data Recovery as the optimal choice.

The hard drive recovery software - EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, will help you recover your uninstalled programs with a few simple clicks, including the .exe file, installation folder, and the data it generates while you use it.

  • Recover deleted, formatted, and lost files
  • Retrieve files from local hard drive, external hard drive, USB flash drive, memory card, and other Windows-compatible storage devices
  • Recover all existing file types
  • 100% secure, virus free, and plugin free

Step 1. Choose the location.

Launch EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard. And select the drive that you installed the uninstalled programs on.

select the wanted partition on your computer

Step 2. Click "Scan".

Click "Scan" and let the software search for the files on your hard drive, be it existing data or deleted content.

scan the computer to find desired data

Step 3. Click "Recover".

Find and select the uninstalled program and its related files and click "Recover". Choose a location (not on the current hard drive) to save the files.

recover data from your computer

Tips to help you find the desired data:

Filter - Click this option to gain a quick way to your wanted files.

Search - Directly search the file's name or its type to find it.

Extra Files - Click this option when the files lost names or paths.

The precondition for any successful data recovery is that the deleted files are not overwritten by new content. Thus, avoid using the hard drive that stores the data you want to recover and perform data recovery as soon as possible.

After you retrieve your uninstalled programs on Windows 10, you can now double-click the .exe file to install the application again. 

Method 2. Use System Restore to Recover Uninstalled Programs

System Restore is a feature in Microsoft Windows that allows users to revert their computer's state (including system files, installed applications, Windows Registry, and system settings) to a previous point in time. Thus, it can be used to recover from system malfunctions or other problems. Recovering uninstalled programs is no exception.


To restore from a system restore point:

Step 1. Select the "Start" button and click "Settings (the gear icon)".

Step 2. Search for "Recovery" in Windows Settings.

Step 3. Select "Recovery" > "Open System Restore" > "Next".

Step 4. Choose a restore point that is earlier than you uninstall the program and click "Next".

Use System Restore to recover uninstalled programs

If you don't see any restore points, it might be because the system protection isn’t turned on (the option is on by default). To check it, go to the Control Panel, search for Recovery, and then select "Recovery" > "Configure System Restore" > "Configure" and make sure Turn on system protection is selected.

check system protection

Both methods above enable you to retrieve uninstalled programs. Carry out the one best suited to your needs. If the system protection is turned off, using a third-party data recovery tool is the only way to get back your wanted applications.

The Bottom Line

If you uninstall programs on your computer in order to free up space and speed up Windows 10, try other alternative ways instead. In fact, there are many ways to increase C drive space in Windows 10, either uses the Disk Management tool or a third-party partition manager software. It's not necessary, and most noticeably, uninstalling your installed programs or deleting program files won't help regain considerable disk space you need.


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