
So, if you are a Windows 7 user, you can get WhatsApp working with very minor limitations. Toast notifications which are available only in Windows 8 and Windows 10 will not work obviously but this is not a big deal, because toast notifications show anyone looking at your screen all the WhatsApp messages that you receive, violating your privacy. When someone messages you, it draws a red overlay icon on its Taskbar button indicating unread messages just like Skype for Desktop does. Also, it does not support voice calls yet.īy using it briefly I found it perfectly usable in Windows 7. The app requires you to keep mobile WhatsApp running on your phone, exactly like the Web version does. Once this is done, you can start chatting directly.The Desktop version is only a wrapper for the web version. On your phone, open its menu by pressing the button with 3 dots and select WhatsApp web to scan the QR code on your computer screen using the phone's camera. It shows a QR code, which you need to read using the mobile WhatsApp app.After a few seconds, WhatsApp's shortcut will appear directly on the Desktop and in the Start Menu, and the app will open: Double click it to run and install the app.Point your browser to this page and download the installer for Windows 10 and Windows 8.If you’re getting any error while uninstalling the app, please use CCleaner (free) software to get rid of the app.The installer of WhatsApp for Desktop as of this writing doesn't check the operating system version and can be launched in Windows 7 too. Step 3: Here, locate WhatsApp entry, right-click on it, and then click Uninstall option to remove WhatsApp from your Windows 10 PC. Step 2: Once the Control Panel is launched, change the View by to Small icons, and then click Programs and Features. Step 1: Open Control Panel by typing Control Panel in the Start menu or taskbar search box. Method 2 of 2 Remove WhatsApp using Control Panel Step 5: Click on the Uninstall button and then click the Uninstall button again when you see the confirmation dialog to remove WhatsApp from your Windows 10 PC. Step 4: Look at the entry named WhatsApp and click on the same to reveal the Uninstall button.



Step 3: Click Apps & Features to see all installed apps on Windows 10.

Step 2: Once the Settings app is launched, click the System icon. Step 1: Open the Settings app either by clicking its icon on the left side of the Start menu or simultaneously pressing the Windows logo and I keys. Method 1 of 2 Uninstall WhatsApp using Settings You might also want to read our how to log out of the WhatsApp desktop app in the Windows guide.
