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Add/Remove Change/Delete buttons missing

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by davet, 2006/03/15.

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    davet

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    I recently opened "Add/Remove Programs from Control Panel and although all my programs are listed,the "Change/Remove" buttons are not there-hence I can't unindtall anything.
    I also have Advanced Uninstaller 4SE and this doesn't list any programs at all!
    How can I get these buttons back??

    Dave Thornton
     
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    Change/Remove buttons missing

    Pete C-thanks for your prompt reply.I don't like messing with the registry but if I have to, I will.This problem didn't occur after installing Advanced Uninstaller.If I use the registry fix do I have to do it for all installed progs as none of them in the list have the buttons?

    Dave
     
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    Unfortunately - yes. All the hits on the first Google page point to the URL I posted - not necessarily a solution though :(

    Try the reg edit for one program and see if it works - export the registry entry before you edit it, then you can restore it easily if needs be.
     
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    Dave,
    Like you, I try to stay away from the registry. I read a good article recently that explains several backup/restore methods and a technique for identifying and reversing changes easily: http://www.theeldergeek.com/windows_xp_registry.htm

    Good luck!
     
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    Add/Remove buttons missing

    Josue
    Thanks! A friend also suggested using System restore-it worked!
    I just restored to 10 days ago as I knew it was ok then
     
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    Glad to hear you fixed the problem - thanks for the update :)

    System Restore was the next suggestion I had in mind!
     
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    Great news Dave! I wiped-out my System Restore functionality when I had to swap hard disks and used the disk manufacturer's program to copy the entire disk to the new drive. I am now told Norton Ghost would have accomplished the swap correctly. I am glad the restore worked for you, but be careful if you ever have to swap hard disks.
     
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