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    cant uninstall anything on my dell e1705

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rizmo, Oct 2, 2006.

  1. rizmo

    rizmo Notebook Enthusiast

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    help pleaseee i cant uninstall anything on my e1705, however i can install programs just fine. i cant uninstall games, demos and programs. whats going on here?
     
    rizmo, Oct 2, 2006
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    try uninstalling the software in safe boot mode. To get to this, reboot your laptop and press F8 or F12 (sorry I can't remember which)several times.

    I honestly don't have any explanation as to why you can't uninstall unless it has to do with your account rights on XP.
     
    Amber, Oct 2, 2006
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