---
title: "Error: The COM deployment file contains exes that don't exist"
description: "Fix the COM deployment file error when uninstalling a package on Windows 7 or later."
product: "Alchemy"
edition: "Public"
type: "overview"
url: "https://docs.cloudhouse.com/public/troubleshooting-packages/errors/com-errors/com-deployment-file/com-deployment-file/"
---
# Error: The COM deployment file contains exes that don't exist

**Problem**: When trying to uninstall a Container from the deployment folder, the following error message is thrown on Windows 7 and later, `The COM deployment file contains the following exes that don't exist`. However, the list of missing COM files is not populated. Also, on Windows XP, this can manifest itself with the following error, `Cloudhouse.Container.Usage has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience`.

Applies to: `Alchemy`

**Cause**: The actual error is caused by the COM executables being deleted from the Container folder and the user then attempting to uninstall the Container from the same folder.

**Solution**: To fix this issue upgrade to version 1904 or later.

!!! note

    As a workaround, use the `/force` switch to force the uninstall and redeployment of the Container.