Repair instructions for MindManager

Applies to: MindManager 7, 6, X5

A simple way to fix many technical problems in MindManager is by running a repair of the installation. The repair function will run a small installation process that will re-register the .dll files, Re-register Office addins, replace missing or corrupt files and generally clean up and reset the installation without needing to run the full install setup again.

Without the CD, the repair feature will need to access the cached .msi file that is installed in the initial installation. The cached file is typically located here: C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Installations. This file is necessary to run the repair and uninstall functions of MindManager. Some corporate policies may prevent this file from being installed for disk space or other reasons in which case you will need to contact your system administrator.

To perform the repair, close MindManager, all MS Office programs and MS Internet Explorer then perform the following:

Note: Before repairing, be sure to backup your license key. Locate this under Tools > About MindManger (MM7) or Help > About MindManager (MM6, X5). In some cases you may need to re-enter it to avoid going into trial mode.

1. Open the Control Panel in Windows. For Vista and XP users this is normally Start > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Programs and Features (Vista) or Add or Remove Programs (XP and 2000)
3. Find Mindjet Mindmanager 7, 6 or X5 in the populated list.
4. In Vista, you should find a repair button on the top ribbon. In XP, choose Change > Repair.
5. Click Next until you reach Install and then click it.
6. An installation process will begin which will last only a few minutes.
7. Click Finish to end the repair.

When you next start MindManager you will see that options will be reset and the library files reload. None of your created map files, my maps list or other customizations will be affected.

Check to see if the problem still exists or if the addins are now present.