Hi Michael,
We are glad to get your query on Microsoft Community.
With reference to the issue to uninstall any application or program in Windows 8, please follow the following methods:
Method 1:
Uninstall an application from the Start Screen:
- On the Start Screen, type the name of the application you want to install.
- From the list select the required one and right click on the program.
- You will get different options at the bottom of the screen .Select Uninstall.
Method 2:
You can also uninstall a program from the Control Panel:
- Press Windows and x key to open a task list from the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Select Control Panel.
- Select Programs and Features.
- Double click on the program you want to uninstall and follow the onscreen instructions.
I hope it would now be easier for you to uninstall any program .Please write us back if the issue still persists.