How to Uninstall the UWP version of Facebook Messenger
We investigated this particular issue and it looks like the problem has been around since the first year after Windows 10 launched. Based on user reports, the issue is occurring with both the regular Facebook Messenger UWP app and the Beta version. If you’re looking for a way that will finally allow you to uninstall the desktop version Facebook Messenger, this article will provide you with several viable paths. Down below, you’ll discover a collection of methods that a lot of affected users have resorted to before managing to uninstall Facebook Messenger. All the potential fixes below are confirmed to work, so feel free to follow whichever one seems more approachable to your current situation and your level of expertise.
Method 1: Booting in Safe Mode and uninstalling from Apps and Features
Some affected users have reported that they only managed to resolve the issue after they restarted their computer in Safe Mode and uninstalled the Messenger app from the Apps and Features screen. In most cases, this procedure will bypass any sort of conflict that might be causing the issue in the first place. Here’s a quick guide on how to do this: If this procedure didn’t allow you to uninstall the Messenger app, move down to the next method below.
Method 2: Using CCleaner to uninstall the Messenger UWP app
Some users that haven’t been able to uninstall the Messenger application conventionally have reported that they finally managed to so by using a 3rd party tool. CCleaner is an automated cleaning tool that is equipped with a powerful uninstaller that knows how to uninstall corrupted UWP apps. Here’s a quick guide on using CCleaner to uninstall the Messenger UWP app:
Method 3: Using the Windows 10 Store Apps Uninstaller
Several affected users have reported that the issue was finally resolved and they managed to uninstall the Facebook Messenger UWP version after using the Windows Store Apps Uninstaller instead of the default uninstalling procedure. Here’s a quick guide on using the Windows 10 Uninstaller to get rid of the Facebook Messenger UWP app:
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