Uninstall Windhawk and restore Windows behavior

Disable active modifications before uninstalling Windhawk through Windows Installed apps.

Before you begin

Identify your Windows 10 or Windows 11 version and the specific mod or application component you plan to change. Do not assume that a new Windows cumulative update preserves all third-party customization hooks.

Step-by-step

1. Open Windhawk and disable each active mod.
2. Close Windhawk and confirm the taskbar, Start menu, or Explorer returns to expected behavior.
3. Go to Windows Settings, Installed apps, select Windhawk, and choose Uninstall.
4. Restart the affected processes or Windows if symptoms remain.

How to verify

Confirm Windhawk is absent from Installed apps and mods no longer affect the Windows UI.

Where to check

For release behavior consult the Windhawk GitHub release notes. For module behavior use the related individual mod listing and source code. This article does not claim hands-on validation on your Windows build.