removing programmes from computer

[cazp]

i am trying to free up some space on my laptop by removing some programmes we no longer use. I have tried to uninstall but keep getting an error message saying 'setup.exe has experienced a problem and will need to shut down. this error comes up whatever programme i try to remove. Any help gratefully received.

[Ethel]

What programmes are you trying to remove?

Are you doing it through the add/remove programme?

Are you using Windows XP?

[vehelpfulguy]

Windows has a search capability (it should be on the Start menu).

If you say you want to search for "files and folders" you can specify certain parameters (date time etc).

One of the parameters is file size. Specify a large file size, then if you find nothing make the size smaller and search again.

Keep searching till you find the largest files on your PC.

You may find it is video files (they are often the largest).

If you want to keep them put them on to CD or DVD.

If you dont want them then delete them.

Deleting one video file will probably save more space than uninstalling 20 programs.

Note that if your search finds a file and you dont know what it is DONT just delete it, it may be an important file that Windows uses. Only delete personal files that you know what they are.

[deadlock]

why not free up some space with xp s own tools like disc defrag,or get registry mechanic and delete what you like and its got some great disk saveing features as does shampoo reghistry.both free. deadlock777

[I.Don No]

try this

start/control panel/add or remove programmes....find the programme you wish to remove/click remove and hey ho there you go!

[cazp]

ive tried the usual start control panel add/remove programms but still get the error code. Even tried uninstalling from start programmes picking up the game and uninstalling from there still no joy