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Steve K.
Perhaps the best feature in Vista would be the uninstall feature... if
one could only find it. How does one uninstall Vista?
one could only find it. How does one uninstall Vista?
J
John Barnett MVP
Reformat the hard drive is the quickest.
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Steve K.
John said:
Ok, but why isn't there an uninstall function in the OS? I still think
it would be the best feature. I really think Microsoft truly took the
wrong approach with Vista.
P
P. Di Stolfo
Hello,
I haven't seen an uninstall feature in XP either. The last time I saw it was
Windows 98, which was because DOS was the operating system running under it,
and after the Windows uninstall, DOS could have been still there.
Greetings,
P. Di Stolfo
I haven't seen an uninstall feature in XP either. The last time I saw it was
Windows 98, which was because DOS was the operating system running under it,
and after the Windows uninstall, DOS could have been still there.
Greetings,
P. Di Stolfo
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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
Generally you uninstall programs not the operating system.
The ultimate in uninstall is repartition/format the drive.
The ultimate in uninstall is repartition/format the drive.
D
Dave
Perhaps because then people would uninstall it accidentally like they delete
the Recycle Bin...
the Recycle Bin...
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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
Windows XP has it if:
1. You upgrade from Windows 9x
2. Keep FAT 32, NTFS removes the downgrade option.
Also the files necessary to downgrade are often deleted by the user.
1. You upgrade from Windows 9x
2. Keep FAT 32, NTFS removes the downgrade option.
Also the files necessary to downgrade are often deleted by the user.
M
Michael Solomon
That's essentially correct. There would be nothing left for the computer toP. Di Stolfo said:
run. Since, the user would then have to install another OS, it's better
that such a function be left to formatting the drive as would be the case if
you were going to install a different operating system, something the user
would have to do if they uninstalled Vista.
It also eliminates the danger of a user accidentally uninstalling or the
unwary not realizing the full implications of what they might be doing,
intentionally uninstalling and not only having an unbootable system with no
OS but losing all of their data as well.
C
carl feredeck
vista is not an os...its a piece of junk
F
Frank
carls not a real human. He's a pile of crap.carl said:
Frank
G
Gary
And it has a larger market share on the desktop then every version of Linux
combined in only 6 months.
combined in only 6 months.
X
XS11E
Steve K. said:
Why should there be?
I'm sorry you're having problems, why not ask a specific question or
questions and see if there's an easy fix?
It works fine for me but I did a LOT of homework before installing
Vista, not everyone does, unfortunately.
J
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
That is your opinion and certainly NOT a fact.
Windows Vista works well for me on older computers and many other
people as well.
If it does not for you either you should learn to use it or determine
what is the issue and resolve the issue.
If that means you need a different operating system, then do so.
But your opinion has no bearing on the facts.
Windows Vista works well for me on older computers and many other
people as well.
If it does not for you either you should learn to use it or determine
what is the issue and resolve the issue.
If that means you need a different operating system, then do so.
But your opinion has no bearing on the facts.
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XS11E
Dave said:
There IS an uninstall feature in all Microsoft's OSs but only my sister
can find it! Microsoft should hire her, she regularly uninstalls
either Windows XP Home or some essential part of the OS... <sigh>
Then I have to go re-install and get things working again. It wouldn't
be a problem if she didn't live 350 miles away... <even bigger sigh>
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Adam Albright
Earth to Jupiter... your OPINIONS have no bearing on facts either.
K
Ken Blake, MVP
One doesn't. No version of Windows has ever had an uninstall feature.
The only exceptions have been if you did an upgrade installation, you
can sometimes uninstall and revert to the previous version.
In general, the way you "uninstall" any operating system is by
reformatting the drive it's on.
J
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
More attacks as Adam continues stalking.
As usual with many of your posts, it is noted you contribute NOTHING
to this thread.
You uncontrollable need to post your attacks shows your own issues and
little of those you need to attack.
As usual with many of your posts, it is noted you contribute NOTHING
to this thread.
You uncontrollable need to post your attacks shows your own issues and
little of those you need to attack.
J
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
"in all Microsoft's OSs"
I am not to sure about that unless you count formatting as
uninstalling.
However as already pointed out, upgraded to Windows XP may have an
uninstall option under certain conditions.
I am not to sure about that unless you count formatting as
uninstalling.
However as already pointed out, upgraded to Windows XP may have an
uninstall option under certain conditions.
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Mike Hall - MVP
Is that the uninstall feature that only removes just enough that it will no
longer run?
Add at least two who know the very same procedure.. I have tried to tell
them not to remove stuff by just deleting the directories..
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longer run?
Add at least two who know the very same procedure.. I have tried to tell
them not to remove stuff by just deleting the directories..
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XS11E
Mike Hall - MVP said:Is that the uninstall feature that only removes just enough that
it will no longer run?
Yes, or no longer connect to the internet.
I don't know how my sister does it but I know why, she moves the mouse
about while constantly clicking the buttons. She doesn't realize she's
doing it and I've not been able to stop it.
She needs a mouse or mouse software that disables the buttons if the
mouse is moving, it wouldn't fix the problem but it would help.
BTW, I'm now doing the exact same thing! Got new mouse and the side
buttons are poorly located for my hand and are too easy to push, it's
going away when I get around to changing it.