You cannot uninstall applications if you log on as a Limited account user. To uninstall applications in Windows XP, it is necessary to log on with a Computer Administrator account. (a user who belongs to the Administrators group). To uninstall applications in Windows 2000, it is necessary to log on as a user with administrative privileges Installing over the existing printer software results in a failure to update. When you update the printer software in Windows Me, XP, and 2000, be sure to uninstall the previous printer software before you install the new software. If you have upgraded your computer's operating system from Windows 98 to Windows Me you must uninstall your printer software, and then install it again. Updating the printer software in Windows Me, XP, or 2000įollow the directions in this section if you have updated your computer's operating system, if you want to update your printer software from a previous version, or if you need to uninstall the printer software.