Sorry for the first empty reply. It simply run away from me.
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1) I did a complete format as the computer was badly loaded with junk I
couldn't delete, and viruses that Symantec couldn't control.
2) Then I did a clean install from the original disc with serial number and
all. Fact that right after the installation Microsoft started to send
patches my way after verifying the OS legitimacy.
3) No I didn't check with "How to install/uninstall paint" I didn't know
about its existence. I will now.
4) No, I don't get any error messages.
5) But it will not let me change the size of the canvas. When you go:
<image\attributes> you can change the size of the white background but now
it will not accept change of the size and will remain at the default size
which is very small.
6) I don't even know if there are more problems because if unable to change
the size, I can't go on with loading pictures on it.
7) What is amazing to me is that this very same disc that loaded paint for
me two years ago and both OS and Paint worked fine for the last two years
now can't repeat a proper installation of Paint that is a sub program to
Windows.
8) Other then that XP PRO work great as in day one of the computer. It is
only the paint program as described above
AND ABOVE ALL, MANY MANY THANKS TO ALL THE MVPs (Most valuable
professionals) THAT VOLUNTEERED TO TAKE UP MY REQUEST FOR HELP.
Janet
"Daave" <dcwashNOSPAM@myrealboxXYZ.invalid> wrote in message
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> janet-m wrote:
>> Hello
>> I need help from an MVP. If you know the solution then it's great. If
>> not then at least please give me an address where to go for a
>> solution and here is my problem.
>>
>> I use XP PRO and I use the MS PAINT very much.
>> I had to format the computer, reinstall windows and the rest, but
>> MSPAINT which is part of windows refuses to install properly.
>>
>> I went to ADD/REMOVE, deleted and re-installed MSPAINT but it went
>> back on with the same problems. I repeated this experiment twice but
>> it still goes on with the same problems.
>>
>> Where in the Microsoft system I can get help for MSPAINT?
>
> What is the exact problem you are experiencing with MSPAINT? Please be
> as specific as possible. If there are any error messages, post them in
> their entirety.
>
> Also, have you seen "How do I install / uninstall mspaint?" at:
>
> http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000758.htm
>
> And just out of curiosity, why do you feel you needed to format your
> hard drive? Almost always, this is not necessary. And did you perform a
> clean installation of Windows XP Pro? Here is an excellent page with
> very detailed instructions:
>
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
>
>