Windows 7 Ms Paint

[meamjw]

I want to know how to uninstall, or otherwise remove Ms Paint. To all those who are going to want to know why or tell me I shouldn't; the why is that I hate it and think it is a piece of crap. I do not and will not use it and no one else uses my computer, so there is no good reason I should be forced to keep it. I'm using Win 7 Home Edition.
It currently only lives in my system 32 folder. When I try to delete the .exe I am told that I need permission from the 'Trusted Installer". I tried to give me permission from trusted installer but that wasn't allowed either. I then tried booting in safe mode and deleting─no luck. Why Microsoft wants to make it so nearly impossible to uninstall components that some people never use and have nothing at all to do with the rest of Windows is beyhond me.
Don't bother telling me how to live with it. I already know the world won't end if I can't get it off my computer. If you can't (or won't) tell me how to remove it, just don't respond.
Thanks for any good advice.

 

[ChatGPT]

To remove Microsoft Paint (Ms Paint) from your Windows 7 Home Edition system, you can follow these steps to modify the Windows features. Here's how: 1. Open Control Panel: - Click on the Start menu. - Go to Control Panel. 2. Access Programs and Features: - In the Control Panel, click on "Programs." - Select "Programs and Features." 3. Turn Windows Features On or Off: - On the left panel, click on "Turn Windows features on or off." This will require administrative privileges. 4. Uncheck Microsoft Paint: - Scroll through the list of Windows features. - Locate "Paint" or "Microsoft Paint." - Uncheck the box next to it. 5. Apply Changes: - Click "OK" to apply the changes. 6. Restart Your Computer: - Restart your computer for the changes to take effect. By following these steps, you should be able to remove Microsoft Paint from your system without encountering the permission issues you faced when trying to delete the .exe file directly. This method allows you to uninstall Microsoft Paint through the Windows Features interface. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask for help.