Windows Programs You Should Uninstall Immediately 

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I use iTunes on Windows 10. I agree with you that Microsoft doesn't update any Apple products, but Apple does. I've gotten several updates for iTunes over the last couple months for my iTunes program. I don't think you should tell people to uninstall it if they paid tens if not hundreds of dollars for content and all they have is a Windows computer.

If you are using iTunes, or any apple application on your computer please do not remove apple software update. It make sure your apple application is uptodate and without it you can be opened up to malware and exploits by bad actors. If you want you can remove it and find alternatives like Cider for Apple Music, 3u tools for managing your device, etc.

Love your work. But your comment about iTunes is incorrect. (A few have mentioned it already). If you are an iOS device user (iPhone, iPad, Ipod) it is a needed tool. Especially for media management on those devices. It is updated by Apple and available on the MS app store.

Great video Brian i was looking out for a video like this for awhile and BAM here it is keep up the good work chap, have a blessed day.

There will be a few edge cases where you may need some of the old software to run something. A good example is the Logitech Harmony remotes. The older ones only work with some of the original software, others will work with a more recent release of the software (Harmony 900 vs 300. I will grant you if you have a 300 you will want to swap that for a 900 soon, as they can end up no longer working due to issues with the eeprm in the remote).

The problem with removing iTunes is that a lot of people have iPhones and it's the only software that will sync your stuff back and forth without giving you a load of harrassment

i really love this channel, it helps me a lot ✌🏾😊

Great video as always 👍😀 Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us 👍😀

The Java JRE is mainly a concern if you have the browser plugin installed. If you disable/remove Java in all your web browsers, it can't be triggered from the browser. Also the JDK includes the JRE files, so it's just as unsafe as the JRE.

Valuable - maybe on any similar videos worth explaining more what these items used to be used for and how they've been rendered obsolete - you did that for flash but not java - thanks \m/

Thanks for the help - really great info!!

Thank 👍 you for taking time to convey this to everyone my friend. I've also passed this link along - 😎

Some mov file types can't be edited in video editors without without either QuickTime or QuickTime alternative on a system. You don't have to have the full program installed, just the bit that allows decoding and encoding. Installing VLC player does not help in this instance.

thank you, i did not know about extensions. found one on there that was security risk that i didnt even know was on my pc.

Apple still sends updates for their apps through their updater app for Windows, so removing it doesn't mean software can't be updated.

Java is where I got nightmares many years ago with all the virus, thanks for this video, glad you are doing more and more content !

Super useful as always

Thank you kindly Brian

Correction, there is in fact an Apple software that is run on Windows and is needed and that is for iCloud if you have Outlook and want to import your iCloud/Me email you have to have this in order for it to work.

Hi, Just below the first paragraph is mentioned QuickTime 7.7.9. Are you also suggesting this be uninstalled too please? Interesting video.

Can you please add timestamps to your videos? It's difficult to search through your videos.

You do NOT want to delete the C++ redistributables. Those could cause other programs not to work properly!!

gawd, remembering those those essential progams from the 00's. fun times in the internet wildwest.

Great tips thanks

I still have a desktop running Windows 7 and still use iTunes. I also like to run with scissors. Great video as usual.

Brictec09 some games need java to run like Minecraft java edition and car computer diagnoic hardware that plugs into a DLC connector in your car that the dealers use to read fault codes plus do by directional controls too

I really need some help so I just got my windows 10 laptop but for some reason I don't see "apps and features" in settings? Is something wrong with my laptop?

Strangely even though flash isn't used in webpages anymore it is still used in the tv industry. All the computer screens in the tv series Dark Matter were done with flash.

Thank you for sharing, one question? How can I uninstall Restoro, it will not let me do it, Thank you.

Hello, thank you for the video but iTunes is still receiving updates on Windows and without Bonjour and Apple Mobile Device Support we can’t connect our iPhones to backup/restore or transfer files even when using alternative softwares like 3uTools.

Thanks. Still had quicktime and silverlight.

So how do you code in Java if you remove jdk? Since when ist that end-of-live?

The Java Runtime is still being updated regularly to fix security issues. I need it to run some programs that are part of a large suite of nuclear safety codes. I don't use it for anything online.

Why stop at programs? I uninstalled the whole operating system! Haven't looked back, ever. Great channel!

I install Cloudflare WARP on my Win10. Do you have any comment about that program? 'Thanks.

After effects and other programs like Maya require Quicktime elements to properly implement some of it's dependences and should be installed regardless but I hope things will change from Adobe's side. Thanks for the video

Sound advice, Brian. I have free CCleaner which is excellent. Tried VLC and don't like it.

I have various meteorological software that use Java - from the National Weather Service and universities. I make sure Java is the newest version (1.8.1). I use OpenJDK on my Centos Linux systems.

Do we need all the versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, or can I just keep the latest? Didn't have any of the software you mentioned.

Do make sure to write down a list of the software you remove too. Because i "cleaned" my pc once & since then my amazon prime video has stopped working with a "choose player" error in chrome & i havnt been able to fix it since. Thankfully i can still play videos using the app version & it still works on my "steam watcing" pc, but it bugs me endless that i cant fix it in chrome.

I have JAVAFx on my PC and it says it is from Oracle. Is this the same one you are talking about?

So what would be an alternative to iTunes in Windows?

For video I highly suggest CCCP aka Combined Community Codec Pack. Hit it with an AC3 filter and you are golden.

You say to remove Java due to EoL, yet the latest update for the Java JRE is dated May 2022?

I don't have jre or jdk on add or remove program, but I have java 8 update 221 on it minecraft still need java, right? I'm using bedrock / win store version

Britec, question. Have u got any idea about the launch of Windows 11 22H2? I mean, will it be launched as an actual major feature update or as a cumulative update just like on Windows 10? Can any predictions be done?

Well some music/series/film are available on apple store but not any where else, and you can have an apple account even without using any Apple products, so removing all Apple seems to be a no no for me. Do you have any alternative to access your apple library without going on an apple hardware ?

Brian I take it that these uninstalls go for the Windows 10 system as well? Actually, I found that I still had Bonjour entries in the registry, so should you check the registry for the others you mention, or am I being a tad paranoid?

People have Iphones and when they need to update the Iphone or have sync with the laptop to have internet access with the Iphone you need Itunes. Do you know about other programs that also give updates for the Iphone and give possibility to use Iphone as a hotspot for internet access for the laptop or computer? Do you know other programs that can have access to the different programs that can have access to the apps on the Iphone? There has not been other than Itunes where you can sync the Iphone and windows computer.

Bonjour is currently required on Windows PC for Mackie Sound mixers. So if you don't want to use a Apple product to control your Mackie sound Mixer, you will need to keep Bonjour, as Master Fader will not even load without it. The point is, you may want to create a restore point before blindly uninstalled support programs like VC++, Bonjour, Silverlight, etc. While they might not be widely used, you might still have programs that require them. Not all software companies are quick to update. Medical Software is notorious for riding the trailing edge o f tech...partly due to FDA requirements..at least in the USA.

Hi you didnt mention the name of the best replacements for Ccleaner Cheers Eddie

Silverlight is still used for some security camera dvrs.

Am on windows and I have Uninstalled some of the programs that was mentioned in the video and my laptop is now slower man I feel like hell am really sad cause my laptob was okay but now it's slower

Some of the apple products are in the ms store.

What about Microsoft Visual C++? I have 27 versions of this installed.

In WIndows 10, there a way to remove Internet Explorer 11. Run - Optional Features. Uncheck Internet Explorer 11 to uninstall it

Quicktime, installed in May 2022, just to make point presentation about uninstalling it.

I uninstalled the main problem Windows 11! Love my i7 Chromebox, faster than anything Windows ever made and runs my Android apps.

Microsoft does not update iTunes on Windows but apple still does updates occasionally. I have it installed and have used it for 17 years to sync my mp3 music library to my iPod and now my iPhone. I usually listen to my library every single day so I will be keeping it on my system. I also believe I need bonjour installed to install/run my 3D modelling software too. However, this is a good video as I've had most of the programs mentioned at one time or another.

Question. Why would you uninstall iTunes? What security risks are there with having iTunes on a Windows machine to manage an iOS device?!

WOW! I'm amazed that iTunes is still around. I mean, I tried that total iTunes crap way back then when it first came to the PC, thought it was great and installed it, loaded on most of my tracks from my CD collection and immediately got clobbered the following day to find that the iTunes app had ONLY DRM'ed my collection saying I don't have the rights to the music and asking I pay £1.99 to download each track from the iTunes Store. Lucky I had backed up my CD collection. That was way back around 1997 and to this day I will never buy anything from Apple ever.

If it helps anyone, the desktop version of iTunes is available through the Microsoft Store without all the extra fluff you would get from the normal installer.

I don't get the issue with java. Unless you're not using java for any programs, getting updates / latest version would suffice since oracle is continually updating the JDK/JRE. Also if you don't know, the JRE IS INCLUDED with the JDK.

If you are using iphone, you need also apple software like itunes!

I found the Control Panel , but and it's contents, but I found no button to delete anything?????Confused.

I have never been able to get VLC to run a DVD movie. I know that Windows 10 was hotile to DVD players. Is Windows 11 also this problematic?

Unfortunately in order to reload my public transport pass, JRE is a requirement.

I was watching the video and went to look this stuff up if it was installed. I was on running Fedora LOL

When you installed on ITunes, Apple would install Bonjour. You don't need that, so you an uninstall it. As you know, Apple doesn't like its apps cross-platform for Windows

I use Quicktime 7 for a video editing package I use, so that is going nowhere. If I don't have QT7 then I can't work with .mov files in my edit software. Are you seriously telling people with ipods ipads and iphoones to get rid of itunes? mad as a box of frogs.

Wow not one of these was in my windows 10 !

yeah but isn't iTunes a must have if you wanna PC work on yer Apple gadgets??? and don't Java still the baseline environment for most local security stuff (from companies) and sadly older education websites???...is there a vid on how these "remove" software actually mess-up and de-optimize your PC's functions at win10 or win11? - TYVM for the vid tho :D

Why uninstall`iTunes? It's no different to any other program and Apple update it!

Hi, why is it that VLC continuously corrupts the video image while other media players don't?

Love your channel but I buy music off the iTunes Store. That could be a problem. I know you can use Vic and wimp. iTunes is not my favourite but it helpful for creating playlists of iPads. I would not buy a Mac.

You missed the largest, most bloated app that is completely riddled with security issues: Microsoft Windows.

Of all the browser extensions I use, Honey causes the biggest performance hit. I leave it off and only turn it on briefly to order pizza.

Some good advice and some bad advice. Always check before uninstalling software in case you have any other apps you require to do work that are dependent on what you are uninstalling. Example specifically telling people to uninstall iTunes you do and if you are an iPhone / iPod user you won’t be able connect them to their pc properly. Let alone the nightmare of transferring files, music, etc. Please be more careful with your advice. Telling someone using iTunes on a windows pc is a big no no is like telling someone using chrome browser is a no no. Chrome is owned by google. They make chrome OS so should we buy a chrome book to use chrome browsers ? I think not. Telling someone to buy a Mac to be able to connect their phone is honestly a big waste of money. Please think your advice through thoroughly. Give this video 2.5 stars out of 5 based on that one major issue.

I need QuickTime for Office 2010. I have my reasons for using Office 2010. 1. It's lightweight on system resources. 2. It has features that Microsoft doesn't include in its office suite.

8:42 You don't have to go through the page to remove it, just close out of it.

State Websites in NJ still require Silverlight. So stupid.

Hello Britec09. Good video showing us programs to uninstall from Windows. If anyone had these programs on their systems they'll notice a difference on performance and storage. I got a HP laptop back in December this past year with Windows 11. It came with a 1 TB hard drive and a 1 TB SSD drive. I just checked if any of the programs mentioned in the video were on it and none were there which was good. HP did a good job not to load programs like those on their units. While watching the video I noticed on few instances you had to type in "Control Panel" in the Taskbar search box to get access to that section. There's an easier way. In general the Control Panel icon automatically was on the desktop screen on prior Windows OS. Unfortunately, with Windows 10 and Windows 11 it's not on the desktop screen automatically, but you can still put it on there though. I'm going to tell you two procedures you can do to get the Control Panel icon to the desktop screen. The first procedure is open up Settings. On the left hand side of the Settings screen click on "Personalization". After that click on "Themes". Then, click on "Desktop Icon Settings". In the small pop up window that appears it'll show check boxes for icons to place on the desktop screen. Put the check mark on Control Panel and that's it. Another box to put the check mark on is "Computer". Close out the windows and you'll see the Control Panel icon on the desktop screen. The one for Computer will be there as well, but on the desktop it'll say "This PC". The second procedure to use to put the Control Panel icon to the desktop screen involves a shorter process. This procedure I did on my own without any form of assistance. In the Taskbar search box type in Control Panel. Click on the icon. On the Control panel window that appears click on the "up" arrow on the left side of the window. The next window that appears will show a listing of program icons. From that window find the icon for Control Panel and drag it onto the desktop screen. That's it. Another way to place it to the desktop screen from that window would be to right click the icon and select Create Shortcut. That's it. It'll be on the desktop screen for easier access.

What the heck does Java affect your system with?

i need itunes for my ipod

The old adage, "There is no such thing as a free lunch.", is so applicable with the internet.

They are still out there? lol as for add ons. 50 of them :-) i know it slow to open but is ok.

I'm cooking 🔪 chicken 🍗 but I wish you would do a video on AMD adrenalin Pa 300 error refusal to open

Good advice, but unfortunately LibreOffice requires Java to operate correctly.

Everytime you went to the program list at the uninstall menu, I was expecting chrome to be next. It's malware at this point, really.

After deleting silverlight check your registry. I found over 800 references.

iTunes on a windows PC is the only way to backup apps AND THEIR DATA. iCloud backups (the only non-iTunes backup option) ignores non-Apple app data. I’ve lost a lot of data through Apple help “fixing a iOS problem” with an iCloud backup, clean install the iOS, and restore from iCloud. My query to iOS help was responded with I should have backed up to iTunes first to save nonApple apps data, data gone BYE.

I don't believe Apple's Bonjour has been used or needed since iTunes (which used to be routinely updated by Apple from their site) was replaced by the iTunes app from the MicroSoft store. I use the iCloud program to transfer my iPhone photos to my laptop, after I started having problems with files in use and zero length files when transferring via USB cable. Yeah, I could log into iCloud via a browser and manually download (which I sometimes do on my Linux desktop), but that means extra mouse clicks to deal with the zip file if there's more than one photo. If Apple would support Linux with a native iTunes app, or handle DRM via a web browser plugin, I'd convert my Win10 laptop to Linux Mint. (I don't consider a really old version of Win10 iTunes running under wine to be a viable solution). All my music and several purchased movies depend on iTunes, and I don't plan on getting a Mac device just for that.

Microsoft is responsible for Itunes updates on Windows? I would think it is Apple that made it and "maintain" it.

Quicktime JavaDK Shockwave & Flash player Silverlight Apple Softwares, etc Clean up extensions in your web browser

your control dont exist on my computer

right

The number one program that you should uninstall immediately, is Windows itself

where is mcafee ?

Before the itunes thing, i'm ok with this video, but when you talked about itunes i was like "wtf this guy talking about?" itunes is official tool to connect to iphone, ipad if you are using apple device, apple always update it, it has nothing to do with microsoft or like other abandon (retired) programs.