Registry information is not removed when you remove a program that was installed by using a Windows Installer package (313594)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP2
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP2
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP2
This article was previously published under Q313594

SYMPTOMS

When you use a Microsoft Windows Installer package to install a program, and you later remove the program, registry information about the program may not be deleted from the registry.

Note Windows Installer packages use the .msi file name extension.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if you remove the program after another user logs in and uses the program. When another user logs in and uses the program, additional information is written to the user's profile in the registry. This information may not be deleted when the program is removed.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem has no adverse effect. You do not have to delete the additional registry information.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/31/2004
Keywords:kbprb kbinfo KB313594 kbAudEndUser
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