Microsoft Paint Error

Question

Everytime that I try to open MS Paint, the following error pops up: "Paint has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

I clicked on the 'Send Error Report' button, and that was weeks ago. The problem has still not been resolved. I tried sending the error report several more times, but there was still no response.

I uninstalled and reinstalled MS Paint using The Windows XP startup disk, but that did not work either. I even tried having a friend email me his copy of MS Paint, and even that would not work.

I have no clue what even could have caused the problem in the first place. I hadn't made any changes or installed any new software, just one day when I went to run MS Paint, the error came up.

Please tell me what to do to fix this problem!!!

Navin kurian · Answer

Hi elo paint errorshttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;135190http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;129545http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;138827 hope it helps cheers

elo1638 · Answer

Thanks for trying, but none of the above links were able to solve my problem.   Anyone else have any ideas? I REALLY need MS Paint!  All and any help will be greatly appreciated!

sbsdust · Answer

Have run into same exact problem!

Tried the Windows web site fixes, no help.

Have requested Dell Tech Service email assist. Will post if they have a workable fix.

Too bad none of the Dell people on the Forum can offer any assitance.

gryjhnhpe · Answer

You could try deleting mspaint.exe from C:\Windows\System32\mspaint.exe to Recycle Bin &
as it is a protected file it will be automatically replaced from DLLCACHE .
Use Search Advanced (1st 3 boxes ticked) for mspaint.exe

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Microsoft Paint Error

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