Program Location: 5 Easy Ways to Find It in Windows 11 🔍
Have you ever wanted to uninstall a program or change its files but couldn't find where it was installed? There are some solutions to locate the apps or programs. 🔍
It's very easy to find the installation directory of any app or game on your Windows 11 PC. This article lists some of the best methods for finding out where a program is installed. 🎮
1. Find the Location using the Program Icon
The app icon on your desktop can help you find the installation folder. Here's what to do. 🖥️
1. Right-click the program whose installation folder you want to locate. Then, click Properties.
2. You will find the installation path in the field Destination.
3. Alternatively, click the button Open File Location to directly open the installation folder.
We'll use the Windows 11 Start menu to find the location of the app or program using this method. Here are some simple steps to follow:
1. Open the Windows 11 start menu and write the name of the program what you're looking for. Here, we use VLC to demonstrate the process.
2. Select the program and right-click on it. Then, select the option Open File Location.
3. Find the Location of the Application and Program through the Task Manager
Task Manager is another useful tool for finding the location of apps and programs. Here's what to do. 🛠️
2. In Task Manager, switch to the Tasks tab. Details as shown below.
3. Now you will find all the processes and applications that are running on your system.
4. Find your app, right-click on it and select Open File Location.
4. Find the Program Location from the Command Line in Task Manager
Enabling the Command Prompt column in Task Manager will also tell you the actual installation path for the program. Here's how to enable it.
1. Start the Task Manager on your Windows 11 PC.
2. When the Task Manager opens, switch to the tab Processes.
3. Now right click on any column header and brand the option Command Line.
4. In the Command Line column, you will see the exact location of the application.
5. Find the Program Installation Location from File Explorer
Accessing a program's installation folder using File Explorer is a somewhat lengthy process, but it always works.
So, if you prefer a more detailed approach to finding a program's installation location, follow these steps:
Launch File Explorer on your PC. You can also press Windows + E.
Next, open the drive where you installed Windows. This is usually drive C.
On the C: drive, navigate to Program Files > Program Files (x86). This is the folder where programs are usually installed.
If you can't find the program, you may have changed the installation location in the setup wizard.
These methods will help you find the installation directory of any app or game on your Windows 11 PC. I hope this article was helpful! Please share it with your friends too. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments below. 😊
