uninstall program

HvP · External Since: Jul 04, 2007 Posts: 1

maybe it is just me and I'm blind but I am trying to uninstall a program and
I just don't see a button to "uninstall, change or repair"

I have all the programs listed and if can select it but that's about it.
nothing with double click, right click or enter and no buttons.

Any help ?

thanks

Spirit · External Since: May 19, 2007 Posts: 233

You have to check the program you want to Uninstall and then the button
appears.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial141.html
How to Uninstall Programs in Vista

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/be5d0190-7bdc-412e...42-0447

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/95d4ed9a-1d7d-4b62...e0-649f

"HvP" <hvonp RemoveThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
news:OvkwxumvHHA.412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> maybe it is just me and I'm blind but I am trying to uninstall a program
> and I just don't see a button to "uninstall, change or repair"
>
> I have all the programs listed and if can select it but that's about it.
> nothing with double click, right click or enter and no buttons.
>
> Any help ?
>
> thanks

Sid · External Since: Jun 27, 2006 Posts: 7

I'm facing same problem. I've un-installed programs on vista before.

But, now for some reason as I select a program to uninstall, the uninstall
button doesn't appear. Please help!!

"Spirit" wrote:

> You have to check the program you want to Uninstall and then the button
> appears.
>
> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial141.html
> How to Uninstall Programs in Vista
>
> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/be5d0190-7bdc-412e...42-0447
>
> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/95d4ed9a-1d7d-4b62...e0-649f
>
> "HvP" <hvonp.DeleteThis@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:OvkwxumvHHA.412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > maybe it is just me and I'm blind but I am trying to uninstall a program
> > and I just don't see a button to "uninstall, change or repair"
> >
> > I have all the programs listed and if can select it but that's about it.
> > nothing with double click, right click or enter and no buttons.
> >
> > Any help ?
> >
> > thanks
>
>

Spirit · External Since: May 19, 2007 Posts: 233

Are you logged in as Admin? See the links I posted.

"Sid" <Sid.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EB195933-A98B-4A42-8284-882841973216@microsoft.com...
> I'm facing same problem. I've un-installed programs on vista before.
>
> But, now for some reason as I select a program to uninstall, the uninstall
> button doesn't appear. Please help!!
>
> "Spirit" wrote:
>
>> You have to check the program you want to Uninstall and then the button
>> appears.
>>
>> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial141.html
>> How to Uninstall Programs in Vista
>>
>> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/be5d0190-7bdc-412e...42-0447
>>
>> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/95d4ed9a-1d7d-4b62...e0-649f
>>
>> "HvP" <hvonp.RemoveThis@verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:OvkwxumvHHA.412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> > maybe it is just me and I'm blind but I am trying to uninstall a
>> > program
>> > and I just don't see a button to "uninstall, change or repair"
>> >
>> > I have all the programs listed and if can select it but that's about
>> > it.
>> > nothing with double click, right click or enter and no buttons.
>> >
>> > Any help ?
>> >
>> > thanks
>>
>>

Zeroth · External Since: Jul 15, 2007 Posts: 1

Are you using HP? I had an issue back in XP, where HP installed new drivers,
automatically, that removed my ability to uninstall "system critical
programs" like... Dungeon Keeper 2, etc.

"Spirit" wrote:

> Are you logged in as Admin? See the links I posted.
>
> "Sid" <Sid.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EB195933-A98B-4A42-8284-882841973216@microsoft.com...
> > I'm facing same problem. I've un-installed programs on vista before.
> >
> > But, now for some reason as I select a program to uninstall, the uninstall
> > button doesn't appear. Please help!!
> >
> > "Spirit" wrote:
> >
> >> You have to check the program you want to Uninstall and then the button
> >> appears.
> >>
> >> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial141.html
> >> How to Uninstall Programs in Vista
> >>
> >> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/be5d0190-7bdc-412e...42-0447
> >>
> >> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/95d4ed9a-1d7d-4b62...e0-649f
> >>
> >> "HvP" <hvonp.DeleteThis@verizon.net> wrote in message
> >> news:OvkwxumvHHA.412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >> > maybe it is just me and I'm blind but I am trying to uninstall a
> >> > program
> >> > and I just don't see a button to "uninstall, change or repair"
> >> >
> >> > I have all the programs listed and if can select it but that's about
> >> > it.
> >> > nothing with double click, right click or enter and no buttons.
> >> >
> >> > Any help ?
> >> >
> >> > thanks
> >>
> >>
>
>

mupet0000 · External Since: Nov 15, 2006 Posts: 5

I have vista ultimate with the latest updates, i dont have this problem at
all. What type of vista are you using, branded, OEM?

Paddy · External Since: Jun 24, 2007 Posts: 8

Same problem for me.

When I open the control panel and choose a program, a few days ago I had the
"Uninstall" button.

But, now it no longer shows.

I've selected every program in turn in the list, and every single one does
not show an "Uninstall" or "Change" button.

Something's wrong. Is something preventing uninstalls?

dean-dean · External Since: Oct 19, 2006 Posts: 1090

I've had the "Uninstall or Change a Program" Control Panel using the
Contacts folder template (with Import and Export [contacts] in the Toolbar).
This might not correspond to your problem, but I think you are having
template problems, none-the-less. Of course, there is no way to change the
"folder" template for "Uninstall or Change a Program".

To reset the folder type, even pretend ones like "Uninstall or Change a
Program", for a Windows folder (that is, when it's showing inappropriate
tasks in the toolbar), you'll have to do this:

In the Registry Editor, go to

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local
Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU

Then right-click on the key BagMRU, in the left-hand pane, and choose
delete. Then go to

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local
Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags

Right-click on the key Bags, in the left-hand pane, and choose delete.

Log off and log back on to Windows to re-create the keys (done
automatically), and start anew. This will reset all your folders to the
default templates.

"Paddy" <Paddy.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:47DFE218-49B5-49D5-9FA2-40FB33033CCD@microsoft.com...
> Same problem for me.
>
> When I open the control panel and choose a program, a few days ago I had
> the
> "Uninstall" button.
>
> But, now it no longer shows.
>
> I've selected every program in turn in the list, and every single one does
> not show an "Uninstall" or "Change" button.
>
> Something's wrong. Is something preventing uninstalls?

glenmyers · Joined: Jul 06, 2008 Posts: 1

Read the post re: Uninstall, Change, or Repair not being displayed in Vista Programs and Features Control Panel. Kicked my fanny for a while, too, but finally figured out you have to right click to get it to come up. Then it is in a dialog box, not a button as some have described. Maybe one of the thousands of updates changed how the control panel works, but that is the solution on my version of Vista Home Premium.