jimuk Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 After a clean XP SP2 install the first thing I do is go to Windows Update and hide stuff I don't want to be reminded of again - e.g. Windows Media Player 10, I don't want any WMP s*** Is there any way of doing this automatically when installing Windows XP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prathapml Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 I don't know if someone already has tried what you mention. But instead of waiting for days to get an answer, What you *CAN* do, is to see what happens when you "hide" those items.I mean, see what keys in the registry get modified when you do that hiding thing. Are you willing to play along?If so, here's what you need to do:1. Get the file attached to this post (Registry Snap-Shot maker).2. Take a 1st shot just before you do the hiding thing.3. Immediately after you've hidden those, run back and take a 2nd shot of registry.4. Compare, so that you will know which regkeys have changed (therefore you know what to do to auto-hide them during install).Hoping this helps.... If you have any more clarifications needed, just ask!regshot1_7_2.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateSmith Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 This probably won't help you right now but there is a file (I need to check which one it is) that tells it which ones to hide. I will try and get back to you promptly on what the file name is and where it goes. I know it is possible I just have check a couple of things first. B)Looks like I am wrong...the best option would probably be doing a regshot...but I will keep an eye open an see what I can found out at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimuk Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 I've been away for a few days,.Thanks for the replies, I'd have thought someone would have done this before or tried it - but maybe not?It looks like I'll be trying the regshot on my next install, and will of course update this thread as to my findings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tguy Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Check into modifying your sysoc.inf file. You can use this file to show or hide components from installation in Control Panel.You can also use the [Components] section of your unattend file, ie: WINNT.SIF, to specifically turn off Windows Media Player.Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podrik01 Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 prathapml Regshot is amazing program THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanVM Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I seem to recall WU storing hide information inside log files, not in the registry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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