Obviously, you’ll find both of these files in those two directories on another computer that has the calculator working. The second way to get Calculator back and probably the easier method is to simply copy the calc.exe file over from another machine to your C:\Windows\System32 folder. Method 2 – Copy calc.exe (All Windows Versions) Now click OK all the way back and XP will go ahead and reinstall the calculator! If you can’t get a hold of a Windows XP disc, then try the second method. Now make sure to check the Calculator box. Now click on Accessories and click the Details button again.
Now go to Add/Remove Programs, click on Add/Remove Windows Components.Ĭlick on Accessories and Utilities and then click the Details button below: Pop it into the disk drive and go to the Control Panel. The first method is pretty straight-forward as long as you have your Windows CD. Method 1 – Reinstall Calculator (Windows XP)