FC0-U61 · Question #797
Which of the following is a procedure to uninstall unwanted or suspicious software?
The correct answer is B. Deleting the software using Control Panel and features. This question asks for the correct method to remove unwanted or suspicious software from a Windows operating system.
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Which of the following is a procedure to uninstall unwanted or suspicious software?
Options
- ADeleting the folder from program files
- BDeleting the software using Control Panel and features
- CDeleting the software folder using File Explorer
- DDeleting the icon from the desktop
How the community answered
(16 responses)- B94% (15)
- C6% (1)
Why each option
This question asks for the correct method to remove unwanted or suspicious software from a Windows operating system.
Deleting a program's folder from Program Files will only remove some files but leaves behind registry entries, shortcuts, and other components, potentially causing system issues.
In Windows, the proper procedure to uninstall software is through "Programs and Features" in the Control Panel (or "Apps & features" in Settings). This method ensures that all associated files, registry entries, and dependencies are correctly removed, preventing leftover files or system instability.
Deleting the software folder using File Explorer is an incomplete method that leaves residual files and registry entries, leading to system clutter and potential problems.
Deleting a desktop icon only removes the shortcut to the application, not the application itself or its installed files.
Concept tested: Software uninstallation procedures
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uninstall-or-remove-apps-and-programs-in-windows-4b55f974-2cc2-bc7f-d596-c6ade452a329
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