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Cannot Remove Xp Power Toy From Vista

#1 User is offline   reprovo 

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Posted 23 March 2008 - 04:14 AM

hi.i recently upgraded to windows vista.i had an installation file for a windows xp powertoy and i tried to install it on vista.it said its incompatible and didnt install but now every time i start the computer the same message keeps popping up that its incompatible.the program isnt in startup its not in programs and features.its more of a small nuisance really.just want to get rid of this message which pops up every time i turn on the computer.

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Posted 23 March 2008 - 05:56 AM

Have you tried deleting the installer file?
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Posted 23 March 2008 - 06:06 AM

Which powertoy did you try to install?
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Posted 23 March 2008 - 02:32 PM

i deleted the install file and its the cmd power toy which allows you to open a command prompt in any location using right click. cmdhere

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Posted 23 March 2008 - 07:08 PM

its ok now fixed it.thanks for the help

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Posted 23 March 2008 - 10:01 PM

Glad you got the problem solved :huh:
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