removal PC App from windows 10 laptop

Hi,

Could you please provide more details about this issue?

Are you referring to the PC App Store application (or another app with a similar name) installed on your Windows PC? If so, could you please share a screenshot?

Are you seeing a pop-up window from the app, or is it listed under Settings > Apps?

Did you install the app yourself, or did it appear on your PC without your knowledge?

Welcome ralph young,

I understand how frustrating it can be when Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A Forum. I understand you would like to remove a PC application from your Windows 10 HP ProBook and are concerned it may be a phishing or potentially unwanted app. 

Before proceeding, could you please confirm:   

• What is the exact name of the app you want to remove? 
• Did you install it manually, or did it appear unexpectedly on the PC? 

In the meantime, you can try these steps below to troubleshoot the issue:  

Option 1: Uninstall the app from Settings  

• Open Settings > Apps > Apps & features 
• Locate the application 
• Select it and choose Uninstall 

Option 2: Run a Microsoft Defender scan  

• Open Windows Security 
• Select Virus & threat protection 
• Run a Full scan 

Option 3: Check startup programs  

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager 
• Select the Startup tab 
• Disable any unknown or suspicious entries 

Option 4: Review installed programs  

• Open Control Panel > Programs and Features 
• Look for recently installed or unfamiliar applications 
• Uninstall any that you do not recognize 

Option 5: Run Microsoft Defender Offline scan  

• Open Windows Security 
• Select Virus & threat protection 
• Choose Scan options 
• Select Microsoft Defender Offline scan 

I hope the steps above help you deal with your issue. 

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