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    MS Paint

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by arrow, Apr 16, 2007.

  1. arrow

    arrow Notebook Guru

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    I just notice that my dell inspiron does not have ms paint(it comes with windows xp). Is this normal and how can I activate it?
     
    arrow, Apr 16, 2007
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    Bring the Run from Start->Run.
    Type in MsPaint.This should establish whether the paint exists or it's just the link that is broken.
     
    mujtaba, Apr 16, 2007
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    nope, it says windows cannot find mspaint
     
    arrow, Apr 16, 2007
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    usapatriot, Apr 16, 2007
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    iOsiris Notebook Evangelist

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    It isn't there because MSPaint is not installed. You need to go into Add/Remove programs in control panel and then click windows components and find Paint under Accessories. However, I would much rather recommend a program such as http://www.getpaint.net/index2.html
     
    iOsiris, Apr 16, 2007
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    Good work, Osiris. I believe that deserves some rep. ;)
     
    Matt, Apr 16, 2007
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