Microsoft KB Archive/239285

= Works 2000 Error Message: Setup Is Unable to Register Tasks =

Article ID: 239285

Article Last Modified on 6/15/2000

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Works 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q239285



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to uninstall Microsoft Works 2000, you may receive the following error message:

Setup is unable to register tasks.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Microsoft Works folder is missing.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, reinstall Works 2000, and then uninstall Works 2000. To do this, use the following methods in the order in which they are presented.

NOTE: Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

Reinstall Works 2000
To reinstall Works 2000:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
 * 3) Click the Install/Uninstall tab.
 * 4) Click Microsoft Works 2000, and then click Add/Remove.
 * 5) Click Next.
 * 6) Click Reinstall, and then click Next.
 * 7) Follow the instructions on the screen to reinstall Works 2000.

Uninstall Works 2000
To uninstall Works 2000:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
 * 3) Click the Install/Uninstall tab.
 * 4) Click Microsoft Works 2000, and then click Add/Remove.
 * 5) Click Next.
 * 6) Click Remove, and then click Next.
 * 7) Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall Works 2000.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Works 2000.

Additional query words: w_works works2k directory gone remove

Keywords: kbbug kbpending KB239285

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