WinZip, will not uninstall.

jamscones · 10-17-2007, 04:51 AM

I wish to uninstall WinZip Version 11.1. When I try to do so the following error message appears:

Error 1402. Could not open key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\WinZip\DefaultIcon.
Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your support personnel.

Can anyone tell me how to resolve this error message?

I use Windows XP.

I also have WinRar installed and wish to set this to my default compression software. Currently, WinZip is set to the default compression software.

Thank you in advance,

JohnthePilot · 10-17-2007, 07:24 AM

Hi and welcome to TSF.
It's possible you may have a corrupt registry key. Try reinstalling Winzip and then uninstalling again. In the meantime, to make WinRar your default, open WinRar and select Options>Settings>Integration and select All.

jamscones · 10-17-2007, 07:34 AM

Thank you very much for your reply.

When I attempt to reinstall WinZip, the same error message appears.
Thanks for the hint on how to reset WinRar to the default compressor,

leemar1978 · 10-18-2007, 09:26 AM

Give this a go:

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

leemar1978

jamscones · 10-18-2007, 02:10 PM

I have also noticed that my internet connection is running much slower ever since downloading and installing WinZip...

jamscones · 10-18-2007, 02:12 PM

The copy of Winzip was downloaded through www.download.com (http://www.download.com/3000-2250-10003164.html)

JohnthePilot · 10-18-2007, 02:16 PM

There shouldn't be any problems with www.download.com

nimd4 · 12-08-2008, 05:27 PM

This might work :)

Code:

http://www.techsupportforum.com/showthread.php?t=265665

JohnthePilot · 12-09-2008, 12:44 AM

Thanks for your reply nimd4, but as the last post was over a year ago, I think we can assume the OP is no longer interested.

10-17-2007, 04:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
jamscones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6 OS: win XP	WinZip, will not uninstall. I wish to uninstall WinZip Version 11.1. When I try to do so the following error message appears: Error 1402. Could not open key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\WinZip\DefaultIcon. Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your support personnel. Can anyone tell me how to resolve this error message? I use Windows XP. I also have WinRar installed and wish to set this to my default compression software. Currently, WinZip is set to the default compression software. Thank you in advance,

10-17-2007, 07:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
JohnthePilot Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cheltenham, near Wales. Posts: 30,928 OS: XP Home SP3, PCLinux, Vista Home Premium SP1 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: WinZip, will not uninstall. Hi and welcome to TSF. It's possible you may have a corrupt registry key. Try reinstalling Winzip and then uninstalling again. In the meantime, to make WinRar your default, open WinRar and select Options>Settings>Integration and select All. __________________ Submit New Articles Here If you feel that TSF has helped you please make a donationand help to keep the forum free Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon Folding@Home - Team 85015

10-17-2007, 07:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
jamscones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6 OS: win XP	Re: WinZip, will not uninstall. Thank you very much for your reply. When I attempt to reinstall WinZip, the same error message appears. Thanks for the hint on how to reset WinRar to the default compressor,

10-18-2007, 09:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
leemar1978 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2	Re: WinZip, will not uninstall. Give this a go: http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ leemar1978

10-18-2007, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
jamscones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6 OS: win XP	Re: WinZip, will not uninstall. I have also noticed that my internet connection is running much slower ever since downloading and installing WinZip...

10-18-2007, 02:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
jamscones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6 OS: win XP	Re: WinZip, will not uninstall. The copy of Winzip was downloaded through www.download.com (http://www.download.com/3000-2250-10003164.html)

10-18-2007, 02:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
JohnthePilot Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cheltenham, near Wales. Posts: 30,928 OS: XP Home SP3, PCLinux, Vista Home Premium SP1 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: WinZip, will not uninstall. There shouldn't be any problems with www.download.com __________________ Submit New Articles Here If you feel that TSF has helped you please make a donationand help to keep the forum free Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon Folding@Home - Team 85015

12-08-2008, 05:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
nimd4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 3 My System	Re: WinZip, will not uninstall. This might work :) Code: http://www.techsupportforum.com/showthread.php?t=265665

12-09-2008, 12:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
JohnthePilot Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cheltenham, near Wales. Posts: 30,928 OS: XP Home SP3, PCLinux, Vista Home Premium SP1 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: WinZip, will not uninstall. Thanks for your reply nimd4, but as the last post was over a year ago, I think we can assume the OP is no longer interested. __________________ Submit New Articles Here If you feel that TSF has helped you please make a donationand help to keep the forum free Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon Folding@Home - Team 85015