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Update docs/core/additional-tools/uninstall-tool-overview.md
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Expand Up @@ -41,6 +41,16 @@ To install the tool, perform the following steps:

::: zone pivot="os-windows"

### Install with winget

You can also install the .NET Uninstall Tool using the Windows Package Manager:

```powershell
winget install --id Microsoft.DotNet.UninstallTool --source winget
```

### Install with the MSI installer

1. Download the _dotnet-core-uninstall-\*.msi_ installer from the [the GitHub releases page](https://aka.ms/dotnet-core-uninstall-tool).
1. Run the installer.

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::: zone pivot="os-windows"

To uninstall the tool, perform the following steps:
### Uninstall using winget

To uninstall using winget, execute the following:

```powershell
winget uninstall --id Microsoft.DotNet.UninstallTool
```

### Manually uninstalling
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The heading "Manually uninstalling" uses a gerund, which conflicts with the doc style guidance for headings. Rename it to a non-gerund form, for example, "Uninstall manually" or "Manual uninstall".

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To manually uninstall the tool, perform the following steps:

1. Open the Start menu.
1. Search for **Add or Remove Programs** and open it.
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