How to Get a List of All Installed Programs in Windows
If you are looking for a way to see all of the programs installed on your Windows machine, there are a few simple ways you can do this. In this article, we will discuss three different methods to get a list of all installed programs in Windows.
Method 1: Using Control Panel
The first method to get a list of all installed programs in Windows is by using the Control Panel. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Open the Control Panel by pressing the Windows key + X and then selecting Control Panel from the list.
- Click on Programs and Features.
- This will bring up a list of all the programs installed on your computer.
- You can sort the list by name, publisher, or size by clicking on the column headers.
- To uninstall a program, simply select it from the list and click on Uninstall.
Method 2: Using Command Prompt
Another quick way to get a list of all installed programs in Windows is by using the Command Prompt. Follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type cmd and press Enter.
- In the Command Prompt window, type wmic product get name and press Enter.
- This will list all of the programs installed on your computer.
- You can also export the list to a text file by typing wmic product get name > C:\installedprograms.txt (replace C:\installedprograms.txt with the location and name of the file you want to create).
Method 3: Using PowerShell
If you prefer using PowerShell, here is how to get a list of all installed programs in Windows:
- Press the Windows key + X and click on Windows PowerShell (Admin).
- Type Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\* | Select-Object DisplayName, DisplayVersion, Publisher, InstallDate | Format-Table –AutoSize and press Enter.
- This will list all of the programs installed on your computer along with their version, publisher, and installation date.
- You can export the list to a text file by adding > C:\installedprograms.txt at the end of the command (replace C:\installedprograms.txt with the location and name of the file you want to create).