I don't know if this problem is still affecting you, but here is the fix:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q185501

To resolve this problem: 

1.  Click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then press ENTER.

2.  Locate and click the following registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Applets\Paint

3.  Right-click the registry key, and then click Delete.

This registry key is rebuilt the next time that you start Paint.


I myself tried reinstalling XP, which didn't help at all, then I stumbled across 
this support thread and it did the trick.

Take care,

- Paps





On Sunday, May 5, 2002 at 4:03 pm, Alain wrote:
>on sunday may 5  Alain wrote
>
>
>

>I have a question about opening ms paint  this is mi question to you  I am using 
>window xp proffessional version  I tried to use ms paint but  I get the following 
>message   app ver 5.1,2600.0   modname: MFC42u.dll modver:6.0.8665.0      ofset:00017103 
>I also tried to reinstall xp pro but still have the same problem   then I also tried 
>to install mi friends version of ms paint still does no work can sommeone  please 
>help me with this issu asap  i have to print some payment coupon and the sofware 
>that I am using  attendance 3.0 from photo op software inc only works with ms paint 
>I tried getting help from the sofware makers but dont have their new phone or adress 
>this sofware dates back from 1996 a little old but it does work verry well except 
>for ms paint  please get back to me asas verry important. thank you  mi emai is 
kata@videotron.ca

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