celderkin,   Since you cannot get those programs to install from using the control panel or the disks, I would recommend a system repair.   Insert the operating system disk and restart your computer.   Press any key to boot from the cd   Choose install   Do the agreement   Now choose repair. Takes about 30 minutes.     Since the operating system was re-installed did you remember to go to drivers and downloads, enter your service tag(DO NOT POST SERVICE TAG here or your post will get deleted, since it contains your personal information), and install these drivers in this order.   Desktop System Software or Notebook System Software Chipset or SMBus driver Processor Driver (if applicable) Video Audio (sound) Input Drivers (keyboard/mouse) Modem Network Card   Make sure to go to Windows Updates and install all the updates, again. I have the custom ones too, especially the .net framework. Also get the latest Java.     Rick
I have Dimension E510 with XP for Media. System is about 3 years old. One month ago, Fax, Paint, and Games (at least) dissappeared. I have tried to use the Control Panel|Add or Remove Programs|Add/Remove Windows Components. I have searched both hard drive and installation CD. I pesonally can see the relevant *.ex_ files, but the installation software does not recognize the files. Any advice? Thank you.
I have "lost" MS fax and paint