Can't find Microsoft Paint program on computer

Question

The programme paint isn't anywhere to be found on the computer at all, even if I search paint in the search bar in the start menu. The only way I can open it is if I go to help and support. Why did this happen and how do I get it back to normal?

Answer 1

If Paint will open from Help & Support, then it clearly can be found on the computer.  Perhaps you somehow managed to delete or move its Start Menu shortcut?  I can't imagine how this could be done accidentally, but stranger things have happened.

In Windows Explorer, browse to the C:\WIndows\System32 folder, right-click on the file "MSPaint.exe" and select "Create shortcut."  You'll be told that you can't create a shortcut in that location, and offered a choice of placing it on your desktop.  Once the new shortcut has been created, you can move it back to the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories folder, where it normally resides.

Answer 2

Thanks. I have it back on my desktop again, but how do I move it back to accessories folder?

Answer 3

Thanks. I have it back on my desktop again, but how do I move it back to accessories folder?

Answer 4

Right click on start button. Select Open Windows Explorer. Find MSPaint.exe, right click and select move.

The location should be: Once the new shortcut has been created, you can copy it back to the C:\Windows\System32\mspaint.exe.

Hope this helps.

Marilyn

Answer 5

I have exactly the same problem, but i can't find MS Paint in the system32 folder. Any ideas where it may be?