Add/Remove Programs tool is messed up

[Guest]

When I open the Add/Remove Programs from within Control Panel, I see this
HUGE white space between 2 programs. I don't know how that got there...plus,
when I click on Add/Remove Window componets, I get this message that says:
Another copy of this setup program is running. Wait until the other setup is
completed before attempting to run this program again. What gives?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm , scroll down to
Item No. 226 (right column) and click on "Remove the White Space from
Add or Remove".

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| When I open the Add/Remove Programs from within Control Panel, I see this
| HUGE white space between 2 programs. I don't know how that got there...plus,
| when I click on Add/Remove Window componets, I get this message that says:
| Another copy of this setup program is running. Wait until the other setup is
| completed before attempting to run this program again. What gives?

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Hello,

This large white space appearing in the add/remove programs applet can be caused by an improper icon
registration caused by a third party program installation. Raymond Chen has discussed more about
this issue on his blog:

Why does Add or Remove Programs show a large blank space?
http://blogs.msdn.com/oldnewthing/archive/2005/05/26/422076.aspx

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[Guest]

Okay, I was able to remove the white space as I know it was in the AutoCad
LT program ...I removed the -1 value and or Ishould say i removed the
negative and viola! Gone, but I am still having the problem with the
Add/Remove Windows Components ... it still keeps telling me:
Another copy of this setup program is running. Wait until the other setup is
completed before attempting to run this program again. Why is that?

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Hello,

Sorry, I wouldnt know why you might be experiencing this. Good luck !

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