Re: Trouble with 'Add/Remove Programs'

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From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 06/22/04 

Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 02:01:34 -0500

Hi Melissa,

This means that you have uninstalled it prior to using Add or Remove. Easy
fix:

Troubleshooting, Removing and/or Cleaning Add or Remove Programs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_a.htm#addremove 

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<mismis29@yahoo.com> wrote in message 
news:1f9d201c4581f$17bae010$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>I am trouble removing an installation that is listed in
> my Add/Remove list. I attempt to click on it to remove
> it, however, an error message appears which reads:
>
> 'Error loading C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\COMPAN~1
> \Installs\cpn\YCOMP5~1.DLL   The specified module could
> not be found.'
>
> The program I am trying to remove is called 'Yahoo!
> Toolbar'. This is installed when Yahoo! Messenger is
> downloaded.
>
> I have tried many different approaches:
>
> (1) using 'Search' to find this folder
> (2) using the method listed on the Microsoft Support
> page-using 'Run' -> regedt32 ->
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES\SOFTWARE....
>
> I have tried to re-install the Yahoo! Messenger, however,
> it does not function properly. I believe it may due to
> the fact that I am not able to remove the above program.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Melissa
>
>

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