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• What does error loading program.exe.mean under Windows 98?

  I have an old system with Windows 98 on it.  I get an "error loading program.exe. -You must reinstall Windows' message every time I try to sign.  I don't have the original disc. How can I fix?

  Hello Michielle,

  To answer your question, program.exe loading error means that the program is not installed on your system.
  Andrew is correct, that the support for Windows 98 was arrested in 2006.

  Since Windows 98, we have 4 new operating system commercialized by Microsoft. Most of the new computers would not yet go Windows 98 as there are no available drivers for the new hardware.

  It would be better to upgrade.

  Thank you

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

• When you try to install my new Embird program I get the message "this link must be opened with an application, select application. What does that mean?

  Help, I hope that I've not messed up, too bad!

  Help, I have a small embroidery business and have used a program called Embird.  Yesterday, I downloaded an upgrade for this program. It said to uninstall the old program before installing the new, so I did.  Now when I try to install the new one it says this link must be opened with an application, select application.  I have no idea what it means that someone can help me?  I tried to restore the computer to a date prior to just start all over hoping he would restore the old Embird, it says that the file may be damaged and will not work.

  If you were able to 'merge', you have unzipped the file somehow.  What was all the messages when you did the merger?

  Follow these steps:

  1 information about the particular file in question

  Right-click on the downloaded file, and select Properties.  What does say for 'File Type' and what is the 3-letter file extension (after the point)?

  If there is no file extension, find the file using Windows Explorer, and then click Tools > Folder Options > view.  Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" and click OK.  Now, look at the file again for the file extension.

  2. test of exe files

  Click Start > run, then type notepad in the "open" box, then click OK
  Didn't open a Notepad window?  If not, what error message do you have?

  Click Start > run, and then type the following in the "Open" box and click OK
  %SystemRoot%\system32\
  Find notepad.exe (or just Notepad if file extensions are not displayed), and then double-click it.  What is going on?

• How to uninstall a program in Add/Remove programs which does not list the option "Change/Remove.

  > I'm trying to uninstall and reinstall my HP printer.

  > In my Add/Remove Programs list, there are several HP programs listed and I started to remove them (has done this in the past with no problems).

  > The last of them, I clicked on delete does not give me the options to 'Change/Remove '. The program is called "HP PSC700 Series" and seems to be the main

  part of the installed software - it is a 243Mbs size.

  What I tried:

  > I have reinstalled the printer from the CD program in the hope that it can replace every thing and then I could uninstall correctly - that didn't work.

  > Look in C:\Program Files - there was no Hewlett Packard folder

  > Look in the start menu > all programs - there was a list of Hewlett Packard who has expanded the. When extended out, he said "empty folder".

  > Posted the problem on the HP Forum twice in two months, got no response.

  > Learned how to remove the registry keys under "Software" in HKEY Local Machine and HKEY Current User. Also under HKEY USERS > default > Software.

  None of this has worked.

  > Gave a link to a family member to Support MS - "How to manually remove programs from the Add/Remove tool" I followed these instructions and

  the program remains still present in Add/Remove programs.

  Does anyone know how I can remove this program that has no program folder, no registry keys, but still works? I can still print from this computer, but cannot access the HP Director (a function to scan, print, clean & align print head, etc.), which is what started this process of trying to uninstall/reinstall the program.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated...

  Photo TakerYN

  My system is;

  Dell Dimension 4550

  Windows XP Pro w/SP-3 (version 2002)

  Of photo TakerYN...

  This message can be considered "solved!" I was finally able to remove the program with the HP disk. I tried to reinstall (overwrite) the program, but I received a message that the installer has detected that the program is already installed. I wanted to try it manually, so I 'opened' the disc, you click on "setup" and received the same message. At this point, I was ready to try anything and noticed the "Launcher" icon and thought, what the heck, can't hurt to try at this stage, so I clicked it. I wasn't expecting the screen, I had, who said that it would be to uninstall the program. I thought it was too good to be true and easy way (after all), but after that it's over, I checked my Add/Remove programs and my 'problem' program was gone.

  Thought I would post this so anyone who might encounter the same problem can try this.

  Photo TakerYN

• Control Panel uninstall a program does not load

  Nothing happens when I click on uninstall a program.  How can I recover the function and make it work?  I installed the Software Updater program by mistake and now can't get rid of it.  And I'm getting a LOT of ads to appear too.  Windows 7, 64-bit

  Hello

  Try this free Revo Uninstaller program to remove it.

  http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

  "How-to" instructions for use are included here: read the information on the tabs at the top.

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  Try this "Fix - It" Microsoft to uninstall programs the problem;

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/program_install_and_uninstall/en

  What it fixes...
  • Registry keys damaged on 64-bit operating systems
  • Corrupt registry keys that control the update data
  • Problems that prevent the installation of new programs
  • Problems that prevent existing programs are completely uninstalled or updated
  • Problems that are blocking you from uninstalling a program through the item add or remove programs (or programs and features) in Control Panel

  _____________________________

  And also scan for Malware.

  Download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  _______________________________________

  And also scan with the free version of SUPERAntiSpyware

  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/download.html

  SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition is 100% free and will detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, Dialers, Hi-Jackers, and worms. SUPERAntiSpyware features many unique and powerful technologies and removes spyware threats that other applications fail to remove.

  SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition does not include blocking in real time or scheduled scan.

  ______________________________________

  It is a very good program to scan your system to remove adware, etc.:

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/

  AdwCleaner is a program that finds and removes the Adware, toolbars, potentially unwanted programs (PUP) and browser hijackers from your computer.  Using AdwCleaner you can easily more of these types of programs for a better user experience on your computer delete and while browsing the web.

  See you soon.

• By double clicking on a file in Windows Explorer it only starts the program it does not open the actual file.

  By double clicking on a file in Windows Explorer it only starts the program it does not open the actual file.  1 program, all the others still work ok.

  This option is used to work, I installed a viewer of this program option (it's a based CAD program) and after that I uninstalled the viewer that he would not even start the program, he was trying to launch the viewr.  I noticed that the file association was still for the Viewer so I changed it back, but he now throws only program.  Under right click, properties, file Type: it is said the extension only where it used to say the name of the program.

  Thank you

  Sam

  Hey Sam,

  Default configuration program.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  If this does not work, then contact the Help Viewer support.

  All the best!

• I have already uninstall the program but does not control panal icon

  I have already uninstall the program but does not control panal icon

  Hello

  Thanks for posting the request in the Microsoft community!
  Before troubleshooting, provide us with information.

  1 are. what program you referring?
  2. you receive an error message on the computer?

  You can try the solutions and check if the icons are removed from the control panel.

  Method 1:

  Run the fix it and check.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/program_install_and_uninstall/

  Method 2:
  This could also be a problem with the virus. You can run a Microsoft security scanner to make sure that the computer is free from virus infection:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
  WARNING:
  If you run the antivirus program that is infected by the virus scan will get deleted. Therefore, reinstall the program. Also if the files and folders are affected by the virus, while they might even get deleted

  Method 3:

  If the previous step fails, check if it has all the facilities waiting on the computer using the registry.

  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, see the link below.

  Back up the registry

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-the-registry

  Empty registry key "InProgress".

  Check the following registry key:

  HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\InProgress

  Empty/rename "PendingFileRenameOperations" registry key

  Check the following registry key:

  HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\PendingFileRenameOperations

  Just reply with the results. I'd be happy to help you more

• How to remove image files i've got duplicates when it says I can't do it because the file is open in another program? What does that mean?

  How to remove image files i've got duplicates when it says I can't do that because the folder is open in another program? What does that mean?

  Hello

  • What version of Windows are you using?
  • What were the changes made before the problem occurred?
  
  Follow the steps in this given link and check if that helps.

  Method 1: check out the link below and follow the steps

  Access the link for more information about the error you receive below:

  Why can't I delete a file or a folder?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/why-cant-I-delete-a-file-or-folder

  Method 2: you can also try to remove the file getting mode without failure.

  Access the link below to learn more about Safe Mode:

  Start your computer in Mode safe:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
  Method 3:
  Once you face this problem you can check in Manager tasks if there is an executed program attached to it.

  a. right-click on the taskbar and click Task Manager.
  b. in the Windows Task Manager window, go to 'Process' and check if there is no program associated with those files.

  
   

• When I try to uninstall a program it says another program is already uninstalled but ITI is never ending and I don't know what program is that the uninstall is

  When I try to uninstall a program, what a popup say please wait program is already uninstall a program, but never stops and I can not know what program he talks

  Hello

  1. what operating system do you use?

  2 did you change on your computer?

  I suggest you to follow the methods and check.

  Method 1:

  Problems installing and uninstalling programs on Windows computers

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2438651

  Method 2:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

• Computer does not uninstall a program

  Vista Home Basic HP Pavilion a1510y after UNINSTALLING of The Weather Channel, I can't uninstall anything now. I get no answer, then it restarts.  For everything else, the computer works perfectly. It just won't let me not uninstall a program. I DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS A WINDOWS PROBLEM OR IE9.

  Thank you

  Larry4436

  E-mail address is removed from the privacy *.

  Hello

  (1) do you get any error code or error message?

  (2) what is the exact error message or error code?

  Method 1:

  See the link below:

  Solve problems with programs that cannot be installed or uninstalled

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall

  Method 2: Clean boot

  How to set up Windows 7 to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  Let us know the results to help you better.

• my volume icon is missing after uninstalling some programs inadvertently. What should do?

  When trying to uninstall a program, I uninstalled inadvertently something else. Apparently has something to do with the sound icon. According to the constructor for the audio endpoint Microsoft.either audio, Windows or Windows does not work.

  I can help you to restore the Volume icon in the system tray (some call it the taskbar, some call it the notification area). But no guarantee that the icon will only work if you had uninstalled something you're not supposed to.

  Here is the tutorial.

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/106787-notification-area-system-icons.html

  Scroll down to three method #2. For the Volume icon and follow the instructions of step #5 to #9.

• Impossible to uninstall a program because Windows install indicates another program is being installed, but I can't understand what is being installed.

  I'm having a problem updating iTunes.  So, I thought I would try to uninstall the program; but I get a message from Windows Installer says that another program is being installed.  Please wait until the installation is completed, and then try to reinstall this software.  I can't understand what it could eventually settle.  Even when the computer is restarted, I get the same message.  Anyone know how to fix this?

  Hello

  You have a few options:

  1. use the free version of Revo Uninstaller to remove iTunes:

  http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

  2. follow the information from Apple to uninstall, and then reinstall iTunes:

  http://support.Apple.com/kb/HT1923

  3. in the case of a failure, contact Apple Support support communities (Discussions):

  https://discussions.Apple.com/community/iTunes

  See you soon.

• What does "cannot write: c: / program files/dell support center/imstrayicon" means and how can I solve the problem

  What does "cannot write: c: / program files/dell support central/imstrayicon" mean and how do I remove the note from my screen or solve the problem

  Hi Thomas,

  1. when exactly you get this message?

  2. this happens to you on starup windows or when you try to use a specific program?

  3. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  This seems to be an error related to the centre of Dell Support.

  Step 1:

  If you receive at the start, then you can try to disable any support Dell Center entries in startup items and see if it helps.

  a. Click Start, type msconfig.exe in the start search, and then press ENTER.

  b. click on the Startup tab and uncheck then the program in the list.

  Hope this information is useful.

• Does restart/reboot the computer after installing or uninstalling a program?

  Original title: does restart/reboot the computer after installing or uninstalling a program? Which option is it on Vista? Hit reboot? Or off, wait and then start up?

  I was told that if you add or remove a prgram, after it installs you need to 'reboot '.

  Is this true?

  Does this mean that, after the program is installed, you must reach the restart button? Or press 'stop' and then again wait a minute and then be able to save the PC?

  Hello

  Often an installation or uninstallation of will need to reboot to complete and it never hurts except for the
  time it takes.

  A reboot is usually sufficient.

  I hope this helps.
  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• the color scheme has been changed to windows 7 Basic. What does that mean? This prevents me from using a program on my laptop. How can I fix?

  What does that mean? This prevents me from using a program on my laptop. How can I fix?

  Hi Justin_89,
  1. what changes have been made on the computer?

  Method 1
  I suggest you follow the steps in the following article and see if that helps.
  
  Change the colors on your computer
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-colors-on-your-computer

  Additional information:
  Change color management settings
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-color-management-settings

  Method 2
  If the steps above fail, I suggest you to run Aero troubleshooting.

  Open the Aero Troubleshooter
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows7/open-the-Aero-Troubleshooter

  Guided Help: the problems of Aero in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/976170

  Method 3
  If the steps above fail, I suggest you to update your display adapter drivers. The following link will help you update the driver.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly