How to Remove Task Scheduler from Internet Explorer 5 If the Option Is Not Available in Add/Remove Programs (243955)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
This article was previously published under Q243955
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SUMMARY

This article describes how to remove Task Scheduler if it is not listed in the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel.

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WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To remove Task Scheduler:
  1. Start Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
  2. Locate the following registry key:

    HKEY_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SchedulingAgent

  3. Click the SchedulingAgent folder, and then double-click the UninstallString key.
  4. Copy the value data on the UninstallString key.
  5. Quit Registry Editor.
  6. Click Start, click Run, right-click in the open dialog box, and then click Paste.
  7. Click OK to uninstall Task Scheduler.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/1/2002
Keywords:kbhowto KB243955
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