Best Ways to Find Program Locations on Windows 11
Ever struggled to uninstall a program or tweak its files because you can't track down where it's installed? No sweat—there are solid workarounds to hunt down those apps or programs.
Spotting the install folder for any app or game on your Windows 11 PC is a breeze. We've rounded up the top methods in this guide to make it easy.
1. Find the Location using the Program Icon
The app icon on your desktop screen can find the installation folder. Here’s what to do.
1. Right-click on the program whose installation folder you want to locate. Next, click on the Properties.
2. You will find the installation path on the Target Field.
3. Alternatively, click the Open File Location button to open the installation folder directly.
2. Find the Program Location via the Start Menu
We will use the Windows 11 Start Menu to find the app or program location using this method. Here are some simple steps you need to follow
1. Open the Windows 11 start menu and type in the name of the program you are looking for. Here, we used the VLC media player to demonstrate the process
2. Select the program and right-click on it. Next, select the Open File Location option.
3. Find the App & Program Location via Task Manager
Task Manager is another useful tool to find the app and program location. Here’s what you need to do.
1. Open the Windows 11 Start Menu and type in Task Manager. Open Task Manager from the list of options.
2. On the Task Manager, switch to the Details tab
3. Now, you will find all processes & applications running on your system.
4. Find your application, right-click on it, and select Open File Location.
4. Find the Program Location from the Command Line on Task Manager
Enabling the Command Line column in the Task Manager will also tell you the program’s actual installation path. Here’s how you can enable it.
1. Launch the Task Manager on your Windows 11 PC.
2. When the Task Manager opens, switch to the Processes tab.
3. Now right-click any column header and check the Command Line.
4. On the Command Line column, you will be able to see the exact location of the app.
5. Find Program’s Installation Location from File Explorer
Digging into a program's install folder via File Explorer takes a bit, but it's foolproof.
If you're up for the scenic route to track down where a program lives, here's how:
Fire up File Explorer (or hit Windows + E).
Head to your Windows drive—usually C:.
Dive into Program Files > Program Files (x86)—that's the go-to spot for most installs.
Can't spot it? You might've picked a custom spot during setup.
These steps will pinpoint any app or game's directory on Windows 11. Hope this saves you time! Share with buddies, and drop questions in the comments if needed.

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