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• Error: Currently no program installed when trying to access Add/Remove Programs Control Panel.

  Actual title: Control Panel

  When I select "Add or remove programs" in Control Panel, I get no "installed programs".

  Hi Bcenviro,
  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
  I understand that you have a problem with opening programs currently installed in Add / Remove programs in Control Panel. I'll be happy to help you with this problem.
  (1) do you receive an error message when trying to open Add / Remove programs?
  (2) you are able to access all the programs installed on your computer?
  (3) have you made changes on the computer before this problem?
  Method 1: I suggest you to follow the steps from the link and check the status of the issue.
  Incorrectly, Add/Remove Programs tool displays installed programs
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/266668
  To do: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows?
  Method 2: Scan (Scan SFC) System File Checker
  SFC tool scans system files and replaces incorrect versions of system files by using the correct versions.
  (a) click on start.
  (b) choose run and type CMD.
  (c) type sfc / Scannow.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747
  I hope it helps. If you have problems in the future, please let us know. We will be happy to help you.

• Error: could not find everything in trying to access Add / Remove programs in the control panel

  Title: cannot open Add/Remove programs in the control panel

  When I try to open Add/Remove programs in the Control Panel, I get a message that it can not be found.  What should I do to repair this?

  Hello

   
  -Did you do changes on the computer before this problem?
   
  Method 1: I suggest you to follow the steps and check if the problem persists.
  (a) click on Start, run, type cmd and press enter.
  (b) in the command prompt, run these commands:
  regsvr32 Jscript.dll
  regsvr32 Msi.dll
  regsvr32 Oledb32.dll.
  regsvr32 Msado15.dll.
  regsvr32 Mshtmled.dll
  
  For reference:
  Control Panel not responding in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/843551
   
  Method 2: If the problem persists, I suggest that allowing you to run the system (CFS) files Checker scan to fix corrupt files.
  Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747

  Method 3: An analysis using the Microsoft safety scanner.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  Hope this information helps.

• where can I find add/remove programs, so I can install office 2010, as I Office 7 there now

  where on vista find add/remove programs?

  where on vista find add/remove programs?

  If you have problems uninstalling Office 2007, read the link below:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301

  "How to uninstall the suites Office 2003, Office 2007 or Office 2010 so I can not uninstall in Control Panel of?

  There is a "Fix - It" for them.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• can no longer access "Add/Remove Programs" or system restore

  I can't access the program, either via the menu or function of "Control Panel"; also the function of system restore no longer works. I am wary to turn off the computer completely because I have a fear of 'Finalize' but that's what I should try? Help, please

  Hello

  I suggest to create a new user account, then check with the new user account.

  See the following link to create a new user account.

  How to create and configure user accounts in Windows XP

  If it works in the new user account, then the other user must be corrupt.

  To fix the damaged user account, follow the steps in the following article:

  How to recover damaged Windows XP user profile

• How to restore the windows/system32/rundll32.exe to my computer to be able to access Add / Remove programs in the control panel

  Original title: rundll

  How to restore the windows/system32/rundll32.exe to my computer in order to access the ad / remove programs in Control Panel

  Hello

  -You have the CD ROM Windows XP disc?

  I suggest you to follow the steps in this article to resolve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/812340

• RUNDLL message: Shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL,"C:\WINDOWS\system32\appwiz.cpl,Add / Remove programs

  In Control Panel, I can't access Add / Remove Programs: the message indicated in the title.

  And the Windows Explorer Menu bar is missing.

  Hello

  -You are aware of any changes made on the computer before this problem?
   
  Method 1: Scan (Scan SFC) System File Checker
  (a) click on Start
  (b) choose run and type CMD
  (c) type sfc / Scannow
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747
  It contributes to the scanning of all the system files that are protected immediately and it will help you to know the system files corrupted on your computer.
   
  Method 2: I havef the problem occurred recently, restore the computer to a time where it was working fine. Check if it helps.
  How to restore Windows XP to a previous state
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084
   
  Hope this information helps.

• Can not enter in Add / Remove programs to change programs, screen just stays white? Nothing is there

  Need help. I am more able to access Add/Remove programs from the control panel. Once I get in the app, the screen displays not all programs and the right toolbar scrolls with the circle progress indicator. I'm under Windows One Care on my pc and have no viruses appear.  Don't know if its disabled or what? Anyone have any ideas. I can't run Microsoft Updates through update, but it seems that the One Care running updates. Thanks Kevin

  Thanks was able to understand after the search for topics on the forums. Find April Certificate for a root file, I had to reinstall. After that I was able to update all the updates and everything works now.

• Windows will not display the programs that are installed in the area Add / Remove programs

  I tried to install firefox, then I change my web page. It reported a script error when loading. The program runs, but not right so I removed and tried again with the same result. It runs in the safe is no no not sure what it is.

  Now I can't run add it / remove programs in the Control Panel, it will be no fill. I can leave this mode and run what seems normal.

  Thanks John

  Hi Tubethumper,

  1. the Add/Remove Programs list is empty?

  2. you receive an error message when you access Add/Remove programs?

  3. do you still receive error loading Firefox?

  See the Microsoft article below and run them the fixit tool available, check if it works.

  Incorrectly, Add/Remove Programs tool displays installed programs

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/266668

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Add Remove programs or install updates to Windows XP, cannot open

  Original title: computer management opens to 7 zip, xp family

  Hello

  I can't open Add/Remove Programs, computer management and windows update cannot install all updates.

  Thank you

  Hello

  ·         What happens when you try to open the programs add and delete on the system and what is the exact error message?

  ·         Since when are you facing this problem?

  ·         Remember to make changes to the system?

  ·         What are the updates that you try to install on the system and how?

  ·         Have you managed to install the updates before without nay problems?

  Method 1:

  I suggest to run a SFC (file system check) scan on the system and check if the problem is resolved.

  Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747

  Method 2:

  If the problem started recently then, I suggest you do a system restore to the point when the system worked very well and see if the problem is resolved.

  How to restore Windows XP to a previous state

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

  Method 3:

  If this does not help then, I suggest to create a new user account and check if the problem persists. Follow the steps mentioned in the article below.

  How to create and configure user accounts in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/279783

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.

• I want to put the Add/Remove programs in alphabetical order

  How can I put add/remove programs in alphabetical order, they are all caught up I restored my computer to an earlier time and Add/Remove programs came mixed

  I don't understand what you want.

  There is no add/remove programs in Windows 7.

  The equivalent is programs and features.

  The default value is organized alphabetically.

  If you click the column header marked name must change the sorting in alphabetical order.

• Windows XP Add Remove Programs tool does not open, can't access area Add Remove programs on the control panel.

  When I try to open the Add/Remove Programs tool in Windows XP, it will not open.  The window opens briefly, but then it disappears and I don't get an error message.

  My system is up to date with latest anti virus scanning clear.

  I lost some registry entries?

  Unfortunately the system restore did not help.

  Grateful for your advice.

  When I try to open the Add/Remove Programs tool in Windows XP, it will not open.  The window opens briefly, but then it disappears and I don't get an error message.

  My system is up to date with latest anti virus scanning clear.

  I lost some registry entries?

  Unfortunately the system restore did not help.

  Grateful for your advice.

  First, click on the link below and download the appwiz.cpl file, save it to your desktop. Right-click on the file and choose copy. Click on start > run > type x:\windows\system32 (x is the letter of your main generally c drive). In a free space in the system32 folder, right click and choose Paste. If you receive a prompt to replace the existing file, click Yes.  Restart your computer and try to access Add/Remove.

  Click HERE.

• How can I remove a program are not not in the control panel: Add/Remove program list

  How can I remove a program are not not in the control panel: Add/Remove program list? I have a shortcut to a program called "Smart Engine" that pops up right on my desk. I can't find under anything else to remove it. I have remove the shortcuts, but they reappear everytime I restart.

  Smart Engine is a Trojan horse...  If you have MalwareBytes installed, try to run...  If this does not work (and it might because Smart Engine will try to stop it).  Click here for additional removal instructions...

  http://www.Spywares-remove.com/remove-smart-engine-smart-engine-removal-Guide

  --
  Gina Whipp
  2010 Microsoft MVP (access)

  Please post all responses on the forum where everyone can enjoy.

• Whenever I try to open the Add/Remove Programs folder I get an exception and cannot access it?

  Windows XP, SP3, IE8... Since Saturday, whenever I try to access the Add Remove Programs, I have ' exception occurred at the "C\WINDOWS\systerm32\shell21.dll,Control_RunDLLappwiz.cpl", and I can't access it to add or delete anything... (I recently reformatted the computer) abput 3 weeks ago) and everything was going well so far... using System Restore to a point where I knew it was patch work it? (this would be my last!) ... or running the scandisk on start up option can fix this?... any help would be appreciated... of course don't want to have to reformat again!... someone else asked me that maybe one of the "updates" I put in recently may have caused?

  Lynxstch,

  Hello and thank you for visiting the Microsoft answers community.

  I've included some knowledge base articles that may help you:

  Incorrectly, Add/Remove Programs tool displays installed programs

  XP system restore

  I have also included a 3 part of the article, but does not guarantee to this topic:

  http://www.LIUtilities.com/products/wintaskspro/dlllibrary/wizcpl/

  I also suggest creating backup before starting to make changes.

  Good luck and I hope this helps.

  Lisa
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• I can't add a component from the Add Remove program window as says could not initialize winxp

  I can't add a component from the Add Remove program window as says could not initialize winxp

  My victory is xp professional ver 2002 service pack 3

  It's usually easy to fix, but if you removed all the dll and inf files, you can have a bunch of other problems that you have not yet discovered.

  If you mean when you try to use Add/Remove Windows components you see a message like this:

  Install was not able to load the master file.
  The application could not be initialized.

  This happens because this file is missing:

  c:\windows\inf\sysoc.inf

  There is no copy backup of this file on your system and run the System File Checker will not replace the missing file (sorry, that Microsoft committed Support Engineer 'experts').

  You will need to get a real copy of your XP bootable installation CD or from a reliable source.

  There's a copy on my SkyDrive, you can download - here's how:

  I downloaded a copy of XP Pro SP3 file you need on my SkyDrive (everyone has a SkyDrive for file sharing).

  You can download it and when you do, put a copy of the file in this folder (assuming that Windows is installed on your C drive):

  c:\Windows\Inf

  Here is the link to my SkyDrive and you can get the file you need here:

  https://SkyDrive.live.com/?CID=6a7e789cab1d6f39&ID=6A7E789CAB1D6F39! 311

  When you see the files available for download, you can not see the file extension (.exe, .dll, .cpl, .sys, .zip, etc.), but when download you them they will have the right extension.

  When you download the file (especially if you use Internet Explorer), when you get a chance to save the file, your browser is unable to save the file with an extension (by example, .exe, .dll, .cpl, .sys, .zip, etc) then you will need to manually add the extension appropriate to the file when you download the file before you save it.

  You can download the file without the extension, and then rename the file to add the appropriate extension.  You do not want to use a file named sysoc when the name of the file should really be called sysoc.inf (if the downloaded file has no extension, you will need to change the name of the file to add the appropriate extension to make it work.

  You must then copy and paste the downloaded folder appropriate on your system.