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How do I install / uninstall mspaint?

Question:

How do I install / uninstall mspaint?

Answer:

Below are steps on how you can install or uninstall mspaint.

1. Click Start / Settings / Control Panel 
2. Double-click Add Remove Programs 
3. Click the Windows Setup Tab 
4. Double-click the Accessories icon and 
5. Check or uncheck paint depending upon if you want to install / uninstall mspaint

When prompted for a diskette, insert your Windows CD or try pointing to "C:\windows\options\cabs" (depending on how Windows was installed on your computer this directory may not exist). If this directory does not exist on your hard disk drive you will need your CD.

Notice: Computer Hope cannot and will not supply any user with mspaint via download or e-mail. If you have a legal copy of Windows 95 and have lost your CD, it is recommended you contact the manufacturer of your computer or Microsoft for a new CD.

Update: After many requests we were able to locate and provide a download for an early version (Windows 95) of mspaint. Although this download will only support .bmp images it will allow you to run mspaint. You can find this download through our Windows 95 download page.