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Article ID:168390
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
This article was previously published under Q168390
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256986 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256986/EN-US/) Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
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SYMPTOMS

When you double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon in Control Panel, the Add/Remove Programs tool may open very slowly.

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CAUSE

This problem can occur if the registry entry point to an incorrect location for the Apps.ini file, or if the Apps.ini file is missing.

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RESOLUTION

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 resolve this issue, use the appropriate method:

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Method 1

Verify that the Apps.ini file is located in the folder pointed to by the AppInstallPath value in the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
If the value points to a network location, verify your ability to connect to the network location.

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Method 2

If Apps.ini functionality is not required, delete the AppInstallPath value from the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion

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MORE INFORMATION

The Apps.ini file contains a list of programs and their installation locations. When there is an AppInstallPath entry in the registry that points to a valid Apps.ini file, there is a Network Install tab in the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box. Programs listed in the Apps.ini file are listed on this tab.

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REFERENCES

For information about creating an Apps.ini file, see page 719 in the Microsoft Windows 95 Resource Kit.

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows 95

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