accedently deleted paint

ben-09 · Post by **ben-09** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:08 am

well...I accedently deleted microsort paint

,do you guys know where I can get it?

Blast!10 · Post by **Blast!10** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:14 am

Did you delete it or shift-deleted it?

And.... did you actually delete mspaint.exe or just the shortcut "Paint" from the start menu?

rescuefire · Post by **rescuefire** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:44 pm

Go to Start>Control Panel>Add & Remove Programs click on the big button "Add or Remove Windows Components" Highlight "Accessories & Utilities" click "Details".

Another window will open. Highlight "Accessories" click "Details" a list will come up and you can check the box next to "Paint" and click "OK" and it will reinstall it for you.

That is if you really have deleted the entire program and not just an icon or shortcut as Blast said.

Marinus · Post by **Marinus** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:34 pm

Maybe it asks for the Windows-installation-cd. Then you should put it in the coffee-cup-holder.

rescuefire · Post by **rescuefire** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:38 pm

Marinus wrote:Then you should put it in the coffee-cup-holder.

LOL!

You don't need the installation disk to install paint. The installation files are in your "cabinet" in windows

tyteen4a03 · Post by **tyteen4a03** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:29 pm

rescuefire wrote:
Marinus wrote:Then you should put it in the coffee-cup-holder.
LOL!

You don't need the installation disk to install paint. The installation files are in your "cabinet" in windows

Ya mean that i386 folder or you really copy your Window XP/Vista Install disk inside your HDD?

P.S:I have a windows install disk right now.If you deleted mspaint.exe,I could give you another 1.

rescuefire · Post by **rescuefire** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:26 pm

When Windows is originally installed it does this for you. Just follow the directions above and you'll be fine. Nothing more is needed

Ben, let us know if this works for ya

tyteen4a03 · Post by **tyteen4a03** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:41 am

rescuefire wrote:When Windows is originally installed it does this for you. Just follow the directions above and you'll be fine. Nothing more is needed

Ben, let us know if this works for ya

It will,but you will need the Windows install disk.

With the MSPAINT.EX_ on your computer will surely help Windows copy it to the right place.

rescuefire · Post by **rescuefire** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:12 am

Maybe where you come from that is the case Tyteen.

I've been a computer tech for over 13 years here in America and since Windows 3.0 that has been the way to do it. If you have a specific helpful hint please tell us. I find that keeping it simple is the best way.

Here in America you don't need the disk.

I'm not sure how to make this any clearer. Following the directions above will re-install MS Paint. No disk needed

Ben, before this thread gets crazy long why don't ya let us know if you got it to work for ya

ben-09 · Post by **ben-09** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:25 am

thanks for all your advise guys,and yes I did manage to re-install it with your guys help

rescuefire · Post by **rescuefire** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:29 pm

YAYAYAYA Now you're going to make us some really cool stuff right?

tyteen4a03 · Post by **tyteen4a03** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:14 am

Nope. LOL

I hate using that stupid thing,and I would copy them in the Windows folder instead of inserting my Install disk.