To recover deleted apps on HP laptop, first check whether the application is uninstalled or its shortcut is missing. Then choose a suitable reinstall method, use an existing restore point, or recover a deleted installer.
You uninstalled an app while cleaning up your HP laptop, then realized you still needed it. Or its desktop icon disappeared, leaving you unsure whether the program was deleted at all.
To recover deleted apps on HP laptop, first check whether the application is still installed. An available app can be reinstalled from its official source. A suitable restore point may also help reverse an uninstall.
If you deleted a saved installer, AOMEI FastRecovery offers a way to search for that file. It doesn’t recreate a complete installed application from a single executable. The following checks will help you choose the right starting point.
Windows Search can help you find applications without their desktop shortcuts. Open Start, type the app’s name, and try launching it.
You can also check Settings > Apps > Installed apps in Windows 11. In Windows 10, open Settings > Apps > Apps & features. If the application still opens, you only need to recreate its shortcut or pin.
For an uninstalled app or deleted installer, choose from these options:
| 🧩 What happened? | 🛠️ Suitable method | 🎒 What you need |
|---|---|---|
| The app was uninstalled but remains available | Method 1: Reinstall Apps | Microsoft Store access or an official installer |
| You want to reverse a recent uninstall | Method 2: System Restore | A restore point from before the uninstall |
| A saved installation package was deleted | Method 3: File recovery | Recoverable file data on the original drive |
If an installer was deleted, check the Recycle Bin before scanning. Right-click the recognizable installation file and select Restore. See where to find deleted files on Windows 10 for other locations to check.
If scanning is necessary, stop saving new files to the installer’s original drive. Downloads and installations can overwrite deleted data.
👍 Best for: An uninstalled application remains available from an official source.
You can reinstall apps either from the Microsoft Store or directly from the app's publisher. Both methods give you the program files you need to use the app again. Pick the one that matches your situation below.
#1: Reinstall Deleted Apps from Microsoft Store
Step 1. Open Start, search for Microsoft Store, and launch it. Log in with the account you used to get the app, then open your Library. Older Windows 10 Store versions may show See more > My Library.
Step 2. Find the application and select Install or a download icon.
Step 3. Wait for installation to finish. Launch the app from Start and sign in if requested.
Can't find the app? Double-check your account and search for it in the Store. Whether you can reinstall it depends on if it's still available and compatible with your device.
#2: Reinstall Deleted Apps using Official Installer
Step 1. Visit the publisher’s official website. Find its download section or sign in to your purchase account.
Step 2. Download a version compatible with your Windows installation.
Step 3. Run the package and complete the installation. Enter your license or sign in when requested.
Open the app to make sure it works. Then, if you have one, try opening an existing document or project.
👍 Best for: A usable system restore point exists from before the app was removed.
System Restore saves snapshots of your system files, registry, and installed programs. Applying a restore point can bring back an uninstalled app, but it also rolls back everything else that changed afterward. Keep that in mind before using it to recover apps on your HP laptop.
Step 1. Press Win + R, type rstrui.exe, and click OK. Then, click Next on the Restore System Files and Settings window.
Step 2. Pick a restore point from before you uninstalled the app. Check Show more restore points if it's there. Then click Scan for affected programs to see what else will change.
Step 3. Back to the main screen, click Next > Finish to confirm. Allow Windows to complete the process and restart.
System Restore doesn’t retrieve deleted personal files. For deleted or missing workbook, check recover permanently deleted Excel files.
👍 Best for: A previously saved installation package was deleted and isn’t in the Recycle Bin.
AOMEI FastRecovery is easy-to-use Windows recovery software that can scan your HP laptop for deleted app installers, giving you another way to reinstall the app. Just keep in mind that recovery only works if the file data is still there.
Step 1. Download and install AOMEI FastRecovery installer to a different drive from the one containing deleted installation package. Downloading the installer also writes data and may overwrite lost files.
Step 2. Launch AOMEI FastRecovery and select Deleted Files Recovery.
Step 3. Choose the drive where the app installer was saved, then click Scan.
Step 4. Let the default Quick Scan finish. Search for the installer’s filename or browse its original folder under Path. If it isn’t found, select Deep Scan for a more thorough search.
Step 5. Select the deleted installer and click Recover. Save it to a different drive. Another folder on the original drive isn’t a safe destination.
The free edition recovers up to 500MB; recovery beyond that allowance requires an upgrade.
Some large packages bypass the Recycle Bin during deletion. For that situation, see recovering deleted files too big for the Recycle Bin.
A filename in the results doesn’t establish that the package is complete. Overwriting and SSD TRIM can prevent successful recovery.
Confirm that the recovered package is the installer you recognize from a trusted publisher. Run it and check whether installation completes. Then launch the application to verify that it works.
Can I recover a discontinued app?
Possibly, using an existing installer, installation media, or a suitable restore point. You may still need a valid license and a compatible system. A recovered web installer may fail if its download service has closed.
Will reinstalling restore my app data?
Not automatically. Synced data may return after signing in, while local settings depend on what remains. Check existing files and backups before replacing app folders.
Can I recover apps on Windows 7/8?
Compatible desktop installers may still work. AOMEI FastRecovery lists support for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8/8.1. However, application availability varies, and the Store procedure above shouldn’t be assumed to apply unchanged.
To recover deleted apps on HP laptop, check whether the application is still installed first. Reinstall an available app from its official source, or consider an earlier restore point. If a saved installer was deleted, scan its original drive and recover it elsewhere before attempting installation.