Uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157)

Hello Nepatsfan,

The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After
checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP
(KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in Add/Remove
or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any
other suggestions?

Regards,

Pseu.

"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> "Pseu" wrote in message
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it does
> > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it?
> >
> > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Pseu
> >
>
>
> One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is added
> to the list in Add or Remove Programs.
>
> You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named
> $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst.
> Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running
> this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have
> configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder Options
> applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder.
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
>

First off, in Control Panel -> Folder Options, is "Show hidden files and
folders" selected in the Advanced settings box on the View page?

If it is and you still can't find the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder, let's see if
the following helps.

Go to Start and click on Run.
In the Run box, enter regedit.exe.
In the Registry editor, click on the + signs in the left hand pane to navigate
to the following registry key.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP3\KB940157

Right click on this key and select Delete from the menu.

Do the same for this key.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\KB940157

Once you deleted these two keys, close the registry editor. Next, reinstall
Windows Search 4.0. Check in Add or Remove programs to see if it is now listed.
If not, look for the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder in C:\Windows.

Note: It's a good idea to create a restore point before editing the registry.
System Restore can be launched from the Start menu through All Programs ->
Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore.

Note: Post back if you're not comfortable editing the registry.

Good luck

Nepatsfan


"Pseu" wrote in message

> Hello Nepatsfan,
>
> The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After
> checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP
> (KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in Add/Remove
> or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any
> other suggestions?
>
> Regards,
>
> Pseu.
>
> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>
>> "Pseu" wrote in message
>>
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it
>> > does
>> > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it?
>> >
>> > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > Pseu
>> >
>>
>>
>> One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is
>> added
>> to the list in Add or Remove Programs.
>>
>> You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named
>> $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst.
>> Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running
>> this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have
>> configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder
>> Options
>> applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder.
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>>
>>

In Add/Remove Programs do you have to go to the top and put a check in to
show updates in order for Windows Search 4.0 to show in Add/Remove Programs?

"Pseu" wrote in message

> Hello Nepatsfan,
>
> The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After
> checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP
> (KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in
> Add/Remove
> or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any
> other suggestions?
>
> Regards,
>
> Pseu.
>
> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>
>> "Pseu" wrote in message
>>
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it
>> > does
>> > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it?
>> >
>> > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > Pseu
>> >
>>
>>
>> One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is
>> added
>> to the list in Add or Remove Programs.
>>
>> You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named
>> $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named
>> spuninst.
>> Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe.
>> Running
>> this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to
>> have
>> configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder
>> Options
>> applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder.
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>>
>>

That was a success.

Thanks!

"Daniell" wrote in message

> That was a success.
>
> Thanks!


You're welcome.

Nepatsfan

Hi Nepatsfan,

When I followed your instructions clearly for a second time everything
worked, thank you.

Regards,

Pseu

"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> First off, in Control Panel -> Folder Options, is "Show hidden files and
> folders" selected in the Advanced settings box on the View page?
>
> If it is and you still can't find the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder, let's see if
> the following helps.
>
> Go to Start and click on Run.
> In the Run box, enter regedit.exe.
> In the Registry editor, click on the + signs in the left hand pane to navigate
> to the following registry key.
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP3\KB940157
>
> Right click on this key and select Delete from the menu.
>
> Do the same for this key.
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\KB940157
>
> Once you deleted these two keys, close the registry editor. Next, reinstall
> Windows Search 4.0. Check in Add or Remove programs to see if it is now listed.
> If not, look for the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder in C:\Windows.
>
> Note: It's a good idea to create a restore point before editing the registry.
> System Restore can be launched from the Start menu through All Programs ->
> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore.
>
> Note: Post back if you're not comfortable editing the registry.
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
> "Pseu" wrote in message
>
> > Hello Nepatsfan,
> >
> > The folder named $NtUninstallKB940157$ is not present in C:\WINDOWS. After
> > checking C:\WINDOWS, I reinstalled Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP
> > (KB940157) and rebooted. Unfortunately, it still does not show in Add/Remove
> > or in C:\WINDOWS. Windows Search 4.0 still functions okay. Do you have any
> > other suggestions?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Pseu.
> >
> > "Nepatsfan" wrote:
> >
> >> "Pseu" wrote in message
> >>
> >> > Hello,
> >> >
> >> > I want to uninstall Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157) but it
> >> > does
> >> > not appear in Add/Remove, how do I completely remove it?
> >> >
> >> > I shall thank everybody in advance for any help.
> >> >
> >> > Regards,
> >> >
> >> > Pseu
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >> One option would be to install Windows Search again to see if an entry is
> >> added
> >> to the list in Add or Remove Programs.
> >>
> >> You could also look in your C:\Windows folder for a folder named
> >> $NtUninstallKB940157$. Open this folder and look for a folder named spuninst.
> >> Within the spuninst folder you should find a file named spuninst.exe. Running
> >> this file should manually uninstall Windows Search. Note: You need to have
> >> configured Windows to display hidden file and folders through the Folder
> >> Options
> >> applet in Control Panel in order to see the $NtUninstallKB940157$ folder.
> >>
> >> Good luck
> >>
> >> Nepatsfan
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
>