How to uninstall silverlight

To uninstall Silverlight:

1. Close all browser sessions.
2. Click the Start button.
3. Click Settings.
4. Click Apps & features.
5. Locate and select Microsoft Silverlight.
6. Click Uninstall > Click Uninstall again.
7. If prompted with message: Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? Click Yes.

1. How do I Uninstall Silverlight from Windows?
2. Can I safely Uninstall Silverlight?
3. Is Silverlight still needed?
4. What killed Silverlight?
5. Can I watch Netflix without Silverlight?
6. Can I watch Netflix without Microsoft Silverlight?
7. Why is Microsoft Silverlight on my computer?
8. What is Microsoft Silverlight and why is it on my computer?
9. Is Microsoft Silverlight malware?
10. Why is Microsoft Silverlight on my computer?
11. Is Silverlight a security risk?

How do I Uninstall Silverlight from Windows?

To remove programs, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, click Uninstall a program.

Can I safely Uninstall Silverlight?

As under 0.1% of sites use Silverlight, you're unlikely to come across any pages that require you to use it. Feel free to uninstall it, as the modern web is mostly leaving plugins like this behind.

Is Silverlight still needed?

Microsoft Silverlight will reach the end of support on October 12, 2021.

What killed Silverlight?

Although still officially a supported product, Silverlight effectively died years ago as browser after browser has dropped Silverlight support, basically leaving only Internet Explorer 11 on Windows as the sole browser it still works with. [Click on image for larger view.] IE 11 Stands Alone (source: Wikipedia).

Can I watch Netflix without Silverlight?

Even if you don't watch Netflix, you may have installed Silverlight in the past and forgotten about it. If you don't need Silverlight (or other plugins), simply remove it altogether as that will help to reduce your surface of attack.

Can I watch Netflix without Microsoft Silverlight?

It's because your current browser version is out of date and uses the Microsoft Silverlight plug-in to play Netflix. Microsoft no longer supports this plug-in. To keep watching Netflix, you'll need to update your browser to a version that supports HTML5: Microsoft Edge.

Why is Microsoft Silverlight on my computer?

Microsoft Silverlight (Silverlight) is an application framework for writing and running rich internet applications, with features and purposes similar to those of Adobe Flash. The run-time environment for Silverlight is available as a plug-in for most web browsers.

What is Microsoft Silverlight and why is it on my computer?

Microsoft Silverlight is a free web-browser plug-in that enables interactive media experiences, rich business applications and immersive mobile apps.

Is Microsoft Silverlight malware?

An in-the-wild exploit targets Silverlight, a web plugin used by popular sites such as Netflix. A vulnerability affecting Microsoft Silverlight 5 is live and infecting PCs that visit compromised or malicious websites.

Why is Microsoft Silverlight on my computer?

Microsoft Silverlight (Silverlight) is an application framework for writing and running rich internet applications, with features and purposes similar to those of Adobe Flash. The run-time environment for Silverlight is available as a plug-in for most web browsers.

Is Silverlight a security risk?

Executive Summary. This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a compromised website that contains a specially crafted Silverlight application. An attacker would have no way to force users to visit a compromised website.