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Uninstall Option missing in Add/Remove Windows Vista

Anonymous
2013-04-09T17:53:06+00:00

I am trying to help my friend to find her Uninstall Option in Windows Vista, It is not showing up in Add/Remove Programs. I have even tried double clicking on a program to delete it to no avail. Can someone help me with this please.

Thank you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-04-11T00:59:17+00:00

    Hi,

    In Windows vista the add/remove programs is named as programs and features. Make sure the operating system is Windows vista before performing the above steps.

    You may upload the screenshot so that we could help you further.

    You can try those suggestions and let us know the results so that we can assist you better.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-04-10T22:12:24+00:00

    I will check on all of this the next time I am over there. Which probably won't be till June as she lives 7 hours away. I just thought that someone could tell me an easy way of getting that on there but if Vista did not have it then I don't know. When I go in June I am upgrading her windows to 7 Ultimate.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-04-10T22:10:40+00:00

    Yes she has Vista. I have checked. She is unable to uninstall any program. There are several that she wants to take off but as of now there is no way.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-04-10T09:26:08+00:00

    Vista doesn't have a Add/Remove Programs feature. It has Programs and Features.

    Are you sure you have Vista and not XP?

    What happens if you right click it?

    Is it for all or one program?

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-04-10T08:14:05+00:00

    Hi,

    1. Are you aware of making any changes to the computer prior to the issue?
    2. Are you able to open the list of programs window in add/remove feature?

    Method 1:

    To uninstall or install program, you may use this fixit:

    Fix problems with programs that can't be installed or uninstalled

    http://support.microsoft.com/mats/program_install_and_uninstall/

    Method 2:

    Step 1: Safe mode

    Boot your computer in safe mode and check for the issue.

    To start your computer in Safe mode

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

    Step 2: Clean boot

    If you do not face the issue in safe mode, then put your computer in clean boot and check for the issue.

    How to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8

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

    Note: Once you are done with clean boot, please follow the section ‘How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot’ under ‘more information’ in the article to put your computer back to normal startup.

    Method 3:

    Perform an SFC scan on your computer. Refer to the following link:

    How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

    Provide us with the screenshot of the issue to get more information on the issue.

    How do I: Post a screen shot on this forum?

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/how-do-i-post-a-screen-shot-on-this-forum/c86de820-c620-401c-a804-9f6337cd3053

    Hope this information helps.

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