Cannot uninstall

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Angela

Uninstall WinXP is not listed in Add/Remove programs.
Using the command prompt, uninstall cannot perform because
of missing registry files.
I need to uninstall XP Home Edition Upgrade because it
crashes when I try to install my scanner, digital camera
software. I need the software to fully utilize this
equipment.
How do I accomplish the uninstall?
 
Greetings --

If you performed an upgrade from Win98/Me, elected to backup the
old system files, and didn't convert the partition to NTFS, then all
you need do is boot into Safe Mode and Start > Control Panel >
Add/Remove Programs. All of these conditions _must_ be met for the
uninstall option to be available.

Otherwise:

How to Manually Remove Win XP and Restore Win9x
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q314052


Bruce Chambers

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Angela said:
Uninstall WinXP is not listed in Add/Remove programs.
Using the command prompt, uninstall cannot perform because
of missing registry files.
I need to uninstall XP Home Edition Upgrade because it
crashes when I try to install my scanner, digital camera
software. I need the software to fully utilize this
equipment.
How do I accomplish the uninstall?
Click to expand...

I suppose you have looked at:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303661

And all other options at the bottom of the article?

If so - then you will have to reinstall. Although - if your scanner is not
compatable, you should have found that out before upgrading. heh
 
You do not state whether or not the computer came with Windows XP
pre-installed. If so, then you can no more uninstall it than you can
successfully amputate an organism's head without killing it.
My suggestion with regard to your peripherals is to visit the
manufacturers' web sites and download new Windows XP-specific drivers, and
**not** use the CDs that shipped with the software. Downgrading an operating
system in order to be compatible with old drivers or old hardware seems a
regressive course of action in the circumstances.
 
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