Big space in Add/Remove Programs

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John

Hi

I have experienced this on several pcs. In Add/Remove Programs it displays a
few entries then there is a big white gap and then the rest of entries. What
is the problem and how can I fix it?

Thanks

Regards
 
John said:
Hi

I have experienced this on several pcs. In Add/Remove Programs it
displays a few entries then there is a big white gap and then the rest
of entries. What is the problem and how can I fix it?
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Why does Add or Remove Programs show a large blank space? -
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/oldnewthing/archive/2005/05/26/422076.aspx

The link above describes the most common reason. In the Registry are
sub-keys for each installed program, under this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall

If the installer of a program included a "DisplayIcon" value in it's
sub-key, and the value data is a negative number, it will result in a
large blank space in Add or Remove Programs. Find the program or
programs whose "DisplayIcon" value is a negative number and remove the
negative number.

(If you have AutoCad or AutoCad Land Desktop installed, there is a
separate fix for the issue....so let me know if you have AutoCad
installed).
 
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