add or remove programmes

[Ian]

When I go to Add and Remove programmes, many are not listed. The programmes
still run, but just aren't listed. Neither are any of the hotfix updates
from MS. What's going on?

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

See if the fix 227 (right) in Kelly's site helps:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
(Remove the White Space from Add or Remove)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

 

[Ian]

The white space disappeared but I am still missing lots of programmes



See if the fix 227 (right) in Kelly's site helps:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
(Remove the White Space from Add or Remove)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Ian,

See if this helps. From Kelly:

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Go here and delete the negative sign (-) listed for the display icon for the program that is listed last and the list will be shown in full. Removing Invalid Entries in the Add/Remove Programs Tool

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall

Troubleshooting, Removing and/or Cleaning Add or Remove Programs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_a.htm#addremove
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--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

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The white space disappeared but I am still missing lots of programmes



See if the fix 227 (right) in Kelly's site helps:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
(Remove the White Space from Add or Remove)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm