How to Uninstall Yandex Browser - Yandex.Browser

Open Settings > Apps > Apps & features, find Yandex.Browser in the list, click it, then select Uninstall to remove the free Chromium-based browser from your Windows system.

Step-by-Step Uninstall Process

To uninstall Yandex browser completely, follow these exact steps. First, open your Windows Settings by pressing Windows Key + I. Navigate to Apps in the left sidebar. Select Apps & features from the menu.

Scroll through the installed programs list until you locate Yandex.Browser. Click on it once to highlight it. A button labeled Uninstall will appear. Click that button and confirm your choice when prompted.

Windows will remove all program files from your computer.

Alternative Removal Method

Another way to uninstall Yandex browser uses the Control Panel. Press Windows Key + R, type "appwiz.cpl" and hit Enter. This opens the Programs and Features window directly. Find Yandex.Browser in the list.

Double-click it or right-click and select Uninstall. Follow the prompts to complete removal. This older method works just as effectively on Windows systems.

After Uninstalling

Once you uninstall Yandex browser, check your desktop and taskbar for any remaining shortcuts and delete them manually. Some cached files may remain in your AppData folder, but these take minimal space. Browser data like bookmarks and history won't transfer to other browsers automatically—export them first if needed.

Yandex.Browser, created in 2012, integrates Russian language tools and social media notifications that some users prefer to remove. If you're switching to a different browser, uninstalling Yandex browser frees up system resources and removes unnecessary software. Both methods above work reliably on Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions.