SP 50448: Cannot “Change or Remove Programs” on your computer

Symptom: When you start the “Control Panel => Add or Remove Programs” applet, you will notice that the “Change or Remove Programs” icon is missing from the left column of the “Add or Remove Programs” applet window. This condition will prevent you from making any changes or removing installed programs on your computer.
Resolution: This change will examine the system registry and modify the settings to restore the “Change or Remove Programs” icon in the “Add or Remove Programs” applet.
Category: Control Panel

1. Cannot change the Desktop Wallpaper
2. Cannot change the Display Language in Windows
3. Cannot change “Display” settings in Windows
4. Cannot enable or disable Active Desktop or change the Active Desktop configuration
5. Cannot install programs from a networked device.

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