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mspaint won't open
using Win xp, home ed., sp2
mspaint.exe is located in C:\I386 but will not open. I get an error message: paint has encountered a problem and needs to close. Paint is not listed in the programs directory under "add/remove programs" nor under Accessories. I'd appreciate any suggestions for getting it working. thanks...........jim -- gr8 art at www.artbynowicki.com |
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mspaint won't open
"jimrich" wrote:
using Win xp, home ed., sp2 mspaint.exe is located in C:\I386 but will not open. I get an error message: paint has encountered a problem and needs to close. Paint is not listed in the programs directory under "add/remove programs" nor under Accessories. I'd appreciate any suggestions for getting it working. First, the files being located in the \I386 folder are not meant to be executed. In fact, they are compressed (eg. MSPAINT.EX_) in most cases. The executable file (MSPAINT.EXE) is located in the %windir%\System32 folder. Create a shortcut to that file if this shortcut is missing. If the problem persists, this article may help no matter if the error message differs from yours. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/185501/en-us -- d-d |
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mspaint won't open
this solved the problem: Click Start, Run and type mspaint.exe (Press ENTER)
thanks.....jim -- gr8 art at www.artbynowicki.com "Detlev Dreyer" wrote: "jimrich" wrote: using Win xp, home ed., sp2 mspaint.exe is located in C:\I386 but will not open. I get an error message: paint has encountered a problem and needs to close. Paint is not listed in the programs directory under "add/remove programs" nor under Accessories. I'd appreciate any suggestions for getting it working. First, the files being located in the \I386 folder are not meant to be executed. In fact, they are compressed (eg. MSPAINT.EX_) in most cases. The executable file (MSPAINT.EXE) is located in the %windir%\System32 folder. Create a shortcut to that file if this shortcut is missing. If the problem persists, this article may help no matter if the error message differs from yours. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/185501/en-us -- d-d |
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mspaint won't open
"jimrich" wrote:
using Win xp, home ed., sp2 mspaint.exe is located in C:\I386 but will not open. Addendum: If "MSPAINT.EXE" is missing in the %windir%\System32 folder, reinstall Paint via Control Panel Add/Remove Software Add/Remove Windows Components Accessories and ... Accessories. -- d-d |
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mspaint won't open
"jimrich" wrote:
this solved the problem: Click Start, Run and type mspaint.exe (Press ENTER) thanks.....jim You're certainly welcome. I was posting a follow-up message (addendum) meanwhile, just ignore that message. -- d-d |
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