Paint won't open

[Guest]

When I try to open Paint, I get the following message

"Paint has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

I have tried reinstalling from the control panel(add /remove programs), but that hasn't worked

Any suggestions

Than

 

[Guest]

Uninstall in add/remove,restart computer,when back on desktop,install x
cd,select,install windows options,this opens the sub-menu in add/remove
called,windows components,then select accessories,view details,chk the pain
box,back-out,apply,xp cd will install it for you.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

This fix usually works:

Close any/all instances of MSPaint. Then start/run regedit, navigate to this
key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Applets\Paint

Hightlight (click on it) that key and delete it. Close the registry editor
and reopen Paint.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

No problem, glad to help.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Guest]

Ok I have a similar problem. The file you suggest to delete is not on my computer. So any other sugestions.

There has to be some problem as there are just too many people getting this problem with paint. Has microsoft put out any info on this

thank

----- Rick \"Nutcase\" Rogers wrote: ----

Hi

This fix usually works

Close any/all instances of MSPaint. Then start/run regedit, navigate to this
key

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Applets\Pain

Hightlight (click on it) that key and delete it. Close the registry editor
and reopen Paint

--
Best of Luck

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zon
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzon
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.or

 

[Guest]

I tried Rick's fix and it worked! I thought my newly installed software for my Canon S410 Digital was the cause, but no. Rick, I owe you a cold beer my friend
Jefro.

 

[Guest]

I had this identical problem, so I tried Rick's solution -- and it worked!!!!
Thank you so much.

 

[Guest]

I have a similar problem to. None of my programs will open. When I click
any program a message appears saying "Windows cannot access the specified
device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access
the item." Then I click "Ok" and another message appears saying "The item you
selected is unavailable. It might have been moved, renamed, or removed. Do
you want to remove this item from the list?" Why won't the programs run? How
do I fix it? Thank you for your time.