Hi Victor, Thanks, and jingle bells :-D

Perhaps I didn't use proper terminology and you didn't understand me. But I've already tried that. There is no uninstall.exe (or uninst.exe, which I've seen in some programs) or uninstall.msi. And since it doesn't show up in Start > All Programs, I can't uninstall from there either.

I might add that I've tried installing Inkscape again, and put in a separate folder. And that one does show up in Programs and Features and therefore can be uninstalled. And I did uninstall it, after that test.

So I guess something must have gone wrong when I installed the first time. But I would like to get rid of it, and install a copy that contains the proper way of uninstalling. I just don't know how to do it, without any of the usual ways being available.

Thanks again :-)

-----Original Message----- From: Victor Westmann Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2016 2:16 PM To: Inkscape User Community Subject: Re: [Inkscape-user] how to uninstall

Hi Brynn,

since I'm a long time Windows user I can try to help you (even though I'm on a Mac right now).

I believe that if you go to Start > Execute... > type "explorer" (hit enter).

You will get to Windows explorer. There, go to C:\Program Files\Inkscape Or it could also be C:\Program Files(x86)\Inkscape.

In these folders there might be a uninstall.exe or uninstall.msi file.

Let me know if these instructions worked or if you need further guidance.

Merry Christmas to you and all Inkscape users worldwide!

--Victor Westmann

2016-12-24 10:56 GMT-08:00 brynn <brynn@...3089...>: Hi Friends, I recently installed Inkscape 0.91, 32-bit, exe installer on a brand new Windows 7 Pro, 64-bit computer. However, it doesn't show up in Programs and Features or the Start menu. So I can't figure out how to uninstall it. I looked in the installation directory, because in some programs, I've seen an uninstall.exe file. But I don't find that in this case. How can I uninstall this? (Note that I recently was discussing about having multiple versions installed, but that's on an old computer. This is happening on a new computer, where this is the only version I have installed. I do have a 7z version of another version, but it's my understanding that the zip file programs are not technically installed.)

Thanks for your help, brynn

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Hi Brynn,

On Sun, Jan 1, 2017 at 5:50 PM, brynn <brynn@...3089...> wrote:

I've always heard that you should not delete any program which was installed with exe installer, because it really would not be uninstalled. So I hesitate to delete it. But I don't know what else to do.

This rule is a good rule to live by, but isn't 100% accurate.

It actually depends whether the exe installer copies files to a single location (in which case, you can just delete that entire folder) or if it:

1) copies files to multiple locations and/or 2) updates the Windows registry (i.e., the internal database that gives information about programs, etc.)

The problem is that with an exe installer, you don't know which has been done since the installation process is hidden by a pretty graphic indicating installation progress. If it lists all the changes done to the system, then you'd be able to make an informed choice.

Would the installation process have created a log file? If it did, that would give you some hints on how to "undo" what it has done.

I don't know why the installer allows that to be changed, if it's going to cause a problem. But I'd be happy just to get it uninstalled.

Many installers allow users to change the installation folder. I don't think this alone is a bug.

But by preventing you to uninstall when you change the installation folder, that would be a bug, I guess.

If no one can give you a better opinion than mine, then one thing you could *consider* is:

1) Remove the "Inkscape 091" folder. 2) Restart the computer 3) Install into "Inkscape"

It isn't an ideal situation, but I said one of the worries is that it "copied files to multiple locations"...well, if there were files placed outside of "Inkscape 091", then it seems you changing the installation directory had no effect. Thus, installing it again won't cause any harm...it should overwrite. Likewise with the other worry: the Windows registry. It'll just overwrite.

That is something you could try, but I can't guarantee to you this is safe. But something to consider if no one can give you a more helpful reply than this to you and if that "Inkscape 091" is really bothering you.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Ray

Thanks Paul and Raymond, I finally posted a bug report about this, which got a response. The solution was to install Inkscape again, right into the same folder. That made it show up in Programs and Features, and when I uninstalled it, everything was finally gone! I guess I don't really think it is a bug. I think it was just a random glitch during installation. But anyway, thanks for your time and attention to this. I'll be sure and save your comments though, in case I run into this problem again (with any program, not just Inkscape). Thanks again, I really appreciate it!

All best, brynn

-----Original Message----- From: Paul A. Bristow Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 3:47 AM To: 'Inkscape User Community' Subject: Re: [Inkscape-user] how to uninstall

If all else fails, and you need the nuclear option you can delete all folders and files, and registry entries to do with Inkscape.

If you can make an image backup this is safest to give you a way back if you make a mistake.

At least create a 'restore point'.

Use windows explorer file manager and look for folders called C:/program files and C:/program (x86) and delete everything in any folders called Inkscape.

You could also search (right most Windwso explorer box) for Inkscape.

Delete any shortcuts, on desktop or taskbar.

(You might want to keep or take notes about any files containing your recent files?

The used the registry editor program run regedit and go to HKET_CURRENT_USER and use the Edit, Find option to look for all entries that mention inscape. Delete all you find.

Press palms together hard ;-)

Now reboot and then install your desired new version.

Good luck.

Paul

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-----Original Message----- From: Raymond Wan [mailto:rwan.work@...155...] Sent: 06 January 2017 06:43 To: Inkscape User Community Subject: Re: [Inkscape-user] how to uninstall

Hi Brynn,

On Sun, Jan 1, 2017 at 5:50 PM, brynn <brynn@...3089...> wrote:

...

I've always heard that you should not delete any program which was installed with exe installer, because it really would not be uninstalled. So I hesitate to delete it. But I don't know what else to do.

This rule is a good rule to live by, but isn't 100% accurate.

It actually depends whether the exe installer copies files to a single location (in which case, you can just delete that entire folder) or if it:

1. copies files to multiple locations and/or
2. updates the Windows registry (i.e., the internal database that

gives information about programs, etc.)

The problem is that with an exe installer, you don't know which has been done since the installation process is hidden by a pretty graphic indicating installation progress. If it lists all the changes done to the system, then you'd be able to make an informed choice.

Would the installation process have created a log file? If it did, that would give you some hints on how to "undo" what it has done.

...

I don't know why the installer allows that to be changed, if it's going to cause a problem. But I'd be happy just to get it uninstalled.

Many installers allow users to change the installation folder. I don't think this alone is a bug.

But by preventing you to uninstall when you change the installation folder, that would be a bug, I guess.

If no one can give you a better opinion than mine, then one thing you could *consider* is:

1. Remove the "Inkscape 091" folder.
2. Restart the computer
3. Install into "Inkscape"

It isn't an ideal situation, but I said one of the worries is that it "copied files to multiple locations"...well, if there were files placed outside of "Inkscape 091", then it seems you changing the installation directory had no effect. Thus, installing it again won't cause any harm...it should overwrite. Likewise with the other worry: the Windows registry. It'll just overwrite.

That is something you could try, but I can't guarantee to you this is safe. But something to consider if no one can give you a more helpful reply than this to you and if that "Inkscape 091" is really bothering you.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Ray

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