First, set to display hidden folders and system folders, and check what is stored in the Program Files folder. This time we will delete 'Program Files', 'Program Files (x86)' and 'ProgramData'.

Here x86 means 32-bit. So to install 32-bit programs on a 64-bit machine, C:\Program Files (x86) is used. While C:\Program Files folder contains 64-bit programs and their files.

When we install a program, it may go to either the Program Files folder or the Program Files x86 folder. Many of you might be aware of this fact. Every program has some customization features.

That's where you should look if you want to find remnants of apps. Press Win + E to open File Explorer, navigate to "This PC", and open your installation drive (typically the C: drive). Then, look in ...

Tech expert ThioJoe explains what happens if you delete the Program Files folder and why you shouldn’t.