How to Use Add or Remove Programs in Windows XP

Windows XP has a facility of Add or Remove Programs to modify or delete installed programs, add new programs or to simply manage defaults of programs. Let's see how to use this facility. Continue to step one to start. Click on Start and...

Part 1 of 4:

Change or Remove Programs

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    Click on Start and then Click on the Control Panel option. You will see Add or Remove Programs there. Click on it. A new window will be opened.
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    Click on the program you want to remove and a dialog box will appear to remove the program. Click yes to remove it.
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    Click on the program you want to Change. There will be a Change/Remove Option. Click on Change. Follow the instructions to change the program.
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Add New Programs

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    Click on the second tab to use Add new Programs.
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    Read the data. There are two options available. One is Adding from CD -ROM and second is adding from Microsoft. The Second option Updates through internet.
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    Insert the Microsoft CD-ROM if you don't have an internet connection available. Install the program and done!
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Add or Remove Windows Components

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    Use this option to remove a component from Windows XP.
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    Go on the third tab on the window.
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    Wait for the setup to appear. After it opens check on the box beside the program to remove it.
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Set Programs Access and Defaults

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    Click on fourth tab to open it.
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    Use the service to set defaults of services like email service, media player, etc. You can choose from the options to set your desired program defaults.
Update 04 March 2020
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