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| Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) Hello, I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it does not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. Regards, Pseu      |
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:373C94BD-9CF1-4B4F-B971-EFDC312506C7@microsoft.com... > Hello, > > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it does > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? > > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. > > Regards, > > Pseu > One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is added to the list in Add or Remove Programs. You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst. Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder Options applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder. Good luck Nepatsfan |
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10-17-2008, 01:45 AM
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) Hello Nepatsfan, The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in Add/Remove or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any other suggestions? Regards, Pseu. "Nepatsfan" wrote: > "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:373C94BD-9CF1-4B4F-B971-EFDC312506C7@microsoft.com... > > Hello, > > > > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it does > > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? > > > > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. > > > > Regards, > > > > Pseu > > > > > One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is added > to the list in Add or Remove Programs. > > You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named > $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst. > Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running > this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have > configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder Options > applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder. > > Good luck > > Nepatsfan > > > |
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10-17-2008, 01:45 AM
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) First off, in Control Panel -> Folder Options, is "Show hidden files and folders" selected in the Advanced settings box on the View page? If it is and you still can't find the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder, let's see if the following helps. Go to Start and click on Run. In the Run box, enter regedit.exe. In the Registry editor, click on the + signs in the left hand pane to navigate to the following registry key. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Wind ows XP\SP3\KB940157 Right click on this key and select Delete from the menu. Do the same for this key. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Uninstall\KB940157 Once you deleted these two keys, close the registry editor. Next, reinstall Windows Search 4.0. Check in Add or Remove programs to see if it is now listed. If not, look for the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder in C:\Windows. Note: It's a good idea to create a restore point before editing the registry. System Restore can be launched from the Start menu through All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore. Note: Post back if you're not comfortable editing the registry. Good luck Nepatsfan "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4BA39301-7F40-4E02-AA9A-21EF5F728374@microsoft.com... > Hello Nepatsfan, > > The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After > checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP > (KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in Add/Remove > or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any > other suggestions? > > Regards, > > Pseu. > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > >> "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:373C94BD-9CF1-4B4F-B971-EFDC312506C7@microsoft.com... >> > Hello, >> > >> > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it >> > does >> > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? >> > >> > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. >> > >> > Regards, >> > >> > Pseu >> > >> >> >> One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is >> added >> to the list in Add or Remove Programs. >> >> You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named >> $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst. >> Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running >> this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have >> configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder >> Options >> applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder. >> >> Good luck >> >> Nepatsfan >> >> >> |
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10-17-2008, 01:46 AM
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) In Add/Remove Programs do you have to go to the top and put a check in to show updates in order for Windows Search 4.0 to show in Add/Remove Programs? "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4BA39301-7F40-4E02-AA9A-21EF5F728374@microsoft.com... > Hello Nepatsfan, > > The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After > checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP > (KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in > Add/Remove > or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any > other suggestions? > > Regards, > > Pseu. > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > >> "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:373C94BD-9CF1-4B4F-B971-EFDC312506C7@microsoft.com... >> > Hello, >> > >> > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it >> > does >> > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? >> > >> > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. >> > >> > Regards, >> > >> > Pseu >> > >> >> >> One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is >> added >> to the list in Add or Remove Programs. >> >> You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named >> $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named >> spuninst. >> Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. >> Running >> this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to >> have >> configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder >> Options >> applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder. >> >> Good luck >> >> Nepatsfan >> >> >> |
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10-17-2008, 01:54 AM
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) "Daniell" <daniellrosenlund******.com> wrote in message news:e29c4c9e-2cb7-421c-bc5c-20efe4fdf5b2@8g2000hse.googlegroups.com... > That was a success. > > Thanks! You're welcome. Nepatsfan |
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10-17-2008, 02:07 AM
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) Hi Nepatsfan, When I followed your instructions clearly for a second time everything worked, thank you. Regards, Pseu "Nepatsfan" wrote: > First off, in Control Panel -> Folder Options, is "Show hidden files and > folders" selected in the Advanced settings box on the View page? > > If it is and you still can't find the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder, let's see if > the following helps. > > Go to Start and click on Run. > In the Run box, enter regedit.exe. > In the Registry editor, click on the + signs in the left hand pane to navigate > to the following registry key. > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Wind ows XP\SP3\KB940157 > > Right click on this key and select Delete from the menu. > > Do the same for this key. > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Uninstall\KB940157 > > Once you deleted these two keys, close the registry editor. Next, reinstall > Windows Search 4.0. Check in Add or Remove programs to see if it is now listed. > If not, look for the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder in C:\Windows. > > Note: It's a good idea to create a restore point before editing the registry. > System Restore can be launched from the Start menu through All Programs -> > Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore. > > Note: Post back if you're not comfortable editing the registry. > > Good luck > > Nepatsfan > > > "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:4BA39301-7F40-4E02-AA9A-21EF5F728374@microsoft.com... > > Hello Nepatsfan, > > > > The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After > > checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP > > (KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in Add/Remove > > or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any > > other suggestions? > > > > Regards, > > > > Pseu. > > > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > > > >> "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:373C94BD-9CF1-4B4F-B971-EFDC312506C7@microsoft.com... > >> > Hello, > >> > > >> > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it > >> > does > >> > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? > >> > > >> > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. > >> > > >> > Regards, > >> > > >> > Pseu > >> > > >> > >> > >> One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is > >> added > >> to the list in Add or Remove Programs. > >> > >> You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named > >> $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst. > >> Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running > >> this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have > >> configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder > >> Options > >> applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder. > >> > >> Good luck > >> > >> Nepatsfan > >> > >> > >> > > > > |
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10-17-2008, 02:08 AM
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) You're welcome. Thanks for letting us know you were able to uninstall Windows Search. Nepatsfan "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:BC2F962E-7B20-4324-ACC8-9A66D8377378@microsoft.com... > Hi Nepatsfan, > > When I followed your instructions clearly for a second time everything > worked, thank you. > > Regards, > > Pseu > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > >> First off, in Control Panel -> Folder Options, is "Show hidden files and >> folders" selected in the Advanced settings box on the View page? >> >> If it is and you still can't find the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder, let's see >> if >> the following helps. >> >> Go to Start and click on Run. >> In the Run box, enter regedit.exe. >> In the Registry editor, click on the + signs in the left hand pane to >> navigate >> to the following registry key. >> >> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Wind ows XP\SP3\KB940157 >> >> Right click on this key and select Delete from the menu. >> >> Do the same for this key. >> >> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Uninstall\KB940157 >> >> Once you deleted these two keys, close the registry editor. Next, reinstall >> Windows Search 4.0. Check in Add or Remove programs to see if it is now >> listed. >> If not, look for the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder in C:\Windows. >> >> Note: It's a good idea to create a restore point before editing the registry. >> System Restore can be launched from the Start menu through All Programs -> >> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore. >> >> Note: Post back if you're not comfortable editing the registry. >> >> Good luck >> >> Nepatsfan >> >> >> "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:4BA39301-7F40-4E02-AA9A-21EF5F728374@microsoft.com... >> > Hello Nepatsfan, >> > >> > The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After >> > checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP >> > (KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in >> > Add/Remove >> > or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any >> > other suggestions? >> > >> > Regards, >> > >> > Pseu. >> > >> > "Nepatsfan" wrote: >> > >> >> "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:373C94BD-9CF1-4B4F-B971-EFDC312506C7@microsoft.com... >> >> > Hello, >> >> > >> >> > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it >> >> > does >> >> > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? >> >> > >> >> > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. >> >> > >> >> > Regards, >> >> > >> >> > Pseu >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is >> >> added >> >> to the list in Add or Remove Programs. >> >> >> >> You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named >> >> $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named >> >> spuninst. >> >> Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. >> >> Running >> >> this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have >> >> configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder >> >> Options >> >> applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder. >> >> >> >> Good luck >> >> >> >> Nepatsfan >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> |
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02-14-2009, 10:21 PM
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) Many thanks! I have found that Windows Search takes forever to index and really slows down my PC. I'm perfectly happy with Google Search and so don't need it anyway. I followed your instructions and uninstalled Search. I appreciate that there are helpful people like yourself to bail out us dummies. Happy New Year! "Nepatsfan" wrote: > "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:373C94BD-9CF1-4B4F-B971-EFDC312506C7@microsoft.com... > > Hello, > > > > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it does > > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? > > > > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. > > > > Regards, > > > > Pseu > > > > > One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is added > to the list in Add or Remove Programs. > > You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named > $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst. > Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running > this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have > configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder Options > applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder. > > Good luck > > Nepatsfan > > > |
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02-15-2009, 01:17 AM
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) Nepatsfan: I would like to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 also, and it does show up in the Add/Remove programs. However, when I attempt to remove it I get an intimidating note that says other programs on my computer may depend on Windows Search and may not work properly if Windows Search is removed." Is this true or can I remove it without any concern that other programs will be damaged. woodall3118@msn.com. gwoodall "Nepatsfan" wrote: > First off, in Control Panel -> Folder Options, is "Show hidden files and > folders" selected in the Advanced settings box on the View page? > > If it is and you still can't find the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder, let's see if > the following helps. > > Go to Start and click on Run. > In the Run box, enter regedit.exe. > In the Registry editor, click on the + signs in the left hand pane to navigate > to the following registry key. > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Wind ows XP\SP3\KB940157 > > Right click on this key and select Delete from the menu. > > Do the same for this key. > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Uninstall\KB940157 > > Once you deleted these two keys, close the registry editor. Next, reinstall > Windows Search 4.0. Check in Add or Remove programs to see if it is now listed. > If not, look for the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder in C:\Windows. > > Note: It's a good idea to create a restore point before editing the registry. > System Restore can be launched from the Start menu through All Programs -> > Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore. > > Note: Post back if you're not comfortable editing the registry. > > Good luck > > Nepatsfan > > > "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:4BA39301-7F40-4E02-AA9A-21EF5F728374@microsoft.com... > > Hello Nepatsfan, > > > > The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After > > checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP > > (KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in Add/Remove > > or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any > > other suggestions? > > > > Regards, > > > > Pseu. > > > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > > > >> "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:373C94BD-9CF1-4B4F-B971-EFDC312506C7@microsoft.com... > >> > Hello, > >> > > >> > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it > >> > does > >> > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? > >> > > >> > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. > >> > > >> > Regards, > >> > > >> > Pseu > >> > > >> > >> > >> One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is > >> added > >> to the list in Add or Remove Programs. > >> > >> You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named > >> $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst. > >> Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running > >> this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have > >> configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder > >> Options > >> applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder. > >> > >> Good luck > >> > >> Nepatsfan > >> > >> > >> > > > > |
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03-24-2009, 04:35 PM
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) Thank god I got rid of that )&*&)^(^%%$ piece if sotware "Nepatsfan" wrote: > First off, in Control Panel -> Folder Options, is "Show hidden files and > folders" selected in the Advanced settings box on the View page? > > If it is and you still can't find the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder, let's see if > the following helps. > > Go to Start and click on Run. > In the Run box, enter regedit.exe. > In the Registry editor, click on the + signs in the left hand pane to navigate > to the following registry key. > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Wind ows XP\SP3\KB940157 > > Right click on this key and select Delete from the menu. > > Do the same for this key. > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Uninstall\KB940157 > > Once you deleted these two keys, close the registry editor. Next, reinstall > Windows Search 4.0. Check in Add or Remove programs to see if it is now listed. > If not, look for the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder in C:\Windows. > > Note: It's a good idea to create a restore point before editing the registry. > System Restore can be launched from the Start menu through All Programs -> > Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore. > > Note: Post back if you're not comfortable editing the registry. > > Good luck > > Nepatsfan > > > "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:4BA39301-7F40-4E02-AA9A-21EF5F728374@microsoft.com... > > Hello Nepatsfan, > > > > The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After > > checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP > > (KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in Add/Remove > > or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any > > other suggestions? > > > > Regards, > > > > Pseu. > > > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > > > >> "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:373C94BD-9CF1-4B4F-B971-EFDC312506C7@microsoft.com... > >> > Hello, > >> > > >> > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it > >> > does > >> > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? > >> > > >> > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. > >> > > >> > Regards, > >> > > >> > Pseu > >> > > >> > >> > >> One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is > >> added > >> to the list in Add or Remove Programs. > >> > >> You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named > >> $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst. > >> Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running > >> this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have > >> configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder > >> Options > >> applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder. > >> > >> Good luck > >> > >> Nepatsfan > >> > >> > >> > > > > |
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03-24-2009, 10:46 PM
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) THANKS FOR GIVING THE PROPER SOLUTION.. IT WORKES VERY WELL.. THANKS.. "Nepatsfan" wrote: > First off, in Control Panel -> Folder Options, is "Show hidden files and > folders" selected in the Advanced settings box on the View page? > > If it is and you still can't find the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder, let's see if > the following helps. > > Go to Start and click on Run. > In the Run box, enter regedit.exe. > In the Registry editor, click on the + signs in the left hand pane to navigate > to the following registry key. > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Wind ows XP\SP3\KB940157 > > Right click on this key and select Delete from the menu. > > Do the same for this key. > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Uninstall\KB940157 > > Once you deleted these two keys, close the registry editor. Next, reinstall > Windows Search 4.0. Check in Add or Remove programs to see if it is now listed. > If not, look for the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder in C:\Windows. > > Note: It's a good idea to create a restore point before editing the registry. > System Restore can be launched from the Start menu through All Programs -> > Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore. > > Note: Post back if you're not comfortable editing the registry. > > Good luck > > Nepatsfan > > > "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:4BA39301-7F40-4E02-AA9A-21EF5F728374@microsoft.com... > > Hello Nepatsfan, > > > > The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After > > checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP > > (KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in Add/Remove > > or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any > > other suggestions? > > > > Regards, > > > > Pseu. > > > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > > > >> "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:373C94BD-9CF1-4B4F-B971-EFDC312506C7@microsoft.com... > >> > Hello, > >> > > >> > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it > >> > does > >> > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? > >> > > >> > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. > >> > > >> > Regards, > >> > > >> > Pseu > >> > > >> > >> > >> One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is > >> added > >> to the list in Add or Remove Programs. > >> > >> You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named > >> $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst. > >> Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running > >> this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have > >> configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder > >> Options > >> applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder. > >> > >> Good luck > >> > >> Nepatsfan > >> > >> > >> > > > > |
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05-05-2009, 03:20 AM
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) Hey (know this is old) followed your tutorial to get rid of this -pain-in-the-&^%@#$- software from MS - downloaded it thinking it was good - made my laptop take another 5 mins logging in & booting - im happy with the one that comes with my computer (classic-looking one) and my computer runs & boots fine now! Good karma at you!!! Cheers!!! "Mikatoga" wrote: > Many thanks! I have found that Windows Search takes forever to index and > really slows down my PC. I'm perfectly happy with Google Search and so don't > need it anyway. I followed your instructions and uninstalled Search. I > appreciate that there are helpful people like yourself to bail out us > dummies. Happy New Year! > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > > > "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > news:373C94BD-9CF1-4B4F-B971-EFDC312506C7@microsoft.com... > > > Hello, > > > > > > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it does > > > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? > > > > > > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. > > > > > > Regards, > > > > > > Pseu > > > > > > > > > One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is added > > to the list in Add or Remove Programs. > > > > You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named > > $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst. > > Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running > > this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have > > configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder Options > > applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder. > > > > Good luck > > > > Nepatsfan > > > > > > |
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| Re: Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) Thank You. "Nepatsfan" wrote: > First off, in Control Panel -> Folder Options, is "Show hidden files and > folders" selected in the Advanced settings box on the View page? > > If it is and you still can't find the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder, let's see if > the following helps. > > Go to Start and click on Run. > In the Run box, enter regedit.exe. > In the Registry editor, click on the + signs in the left hand pane to navigate > to the following registry key. > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Wind ows XP\SP3\KB940157 > > Right click on this key and select Delete from the menu. > > Do the same for this key. > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Uninstall\KB940157 > > Once you deleted these two keys, close the registry editor. Next, reinstall > Windows Search 4.0. Check in Add or Remove programs to see if it is now listed. > If not, look for the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder in C:\Windows. > > Note: It's a good idea to create a restore point before editing the registry. > System Restore can be launched from the Start menu through All Programs -> > Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore. > > Note: Post back if you're not comfortable editing the registry. > > Good luck > > Nepatsfan > > > "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:4BA39301-7F40-4E02-AA9A-21EF5F728374@microsoft.com... > > Hello Nepatsfan, > > > > The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After > > checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP > > (KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in Add/Remove > > or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any > > other suggestions? > > > > Regards, > > > > Pseu. > > > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > > > >> "Pseu" <Pseu@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:373C94BD-9CF1-4B4F-B971-EFDC312506C7@microsoft.com... > >> > Hello, > >> > > >> > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it > >> > does > >> > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it? > >> > > >> > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help. > >> > > >> > Regards, > >> > > >> > Pseu > >> > > >> > >> > >> One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is > >> added > >> to the list in Add or Remove Programs. > >> > >> You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named > >> $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst. > >> Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running > >> this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have > >> configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder > >> Options > >> applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder. > >> > >> Good luck > >> > >> Nepatsfan > >> > >> > >> > > > > |
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