What happened to the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility (MSICUU2.EXE)

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The Windows Installer Cleanup Utility (MSICUU2.exe) is replaced by the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter which works better. If you cannot install (setup) or uninstall a program, try this troubleshooter.

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 Start the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter

References

If you have problems when you try to uninstall Microsoft Office, we recommend that you first use the relevant Microsoft Fix It that is included the following articles:
How to uninstall or remove Microsoft Office 2013 or Office 365
How to uninstall or remove Microsoft Office 2010 suites
How to uninstall or remove Microsoft Office 2007 suites
How to uninstall or remove Microsoft Office 2003 suites
If you have problems when you try to uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials, see the following articles:
How to manually uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0.1963
How to manually uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1963

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Article ID: 290301 - Last Review: June 24, 2013 - Revision: 45.1
Applies to
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8 Pro
  • Windows 8 Enterprise
  • Windows 7 Starter
  • Windows 7 Home Basic
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Windows 7 Professional
  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Windows 7 Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Starter
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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