The "Sample Pictures" Shortcut in my docs

[Shoshoni]

Ehhm does someone know how this process works? I searched all over the forums but I

couldn't find what I need.

It's about this:

If I reinstall Windows, and then when I open my Documents\My Pictures I see a shortcut placed there (Sample Pictures). This happens every single time when I reinstall my Windows. I want to stop this process. Any Ideas?

Thanks in Advance for your help.

[durex]

RMDIR /S /Q "%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Pictures\Sample Pictures"

[Shoshoni]

Thank you very much!

[Ctwizzy]

Can you remove 'My Pictures', 'My Ebooks', 'My Music' this way without them spawning again as well? Ive tried this they always seem to popup again, I cant even rename them without the originals being recreated next startup, and cant find much info on google beside to make them hidden.

thanks!

[Shoshoni]

Yes You can! Just use the RMDIR command described above

[durex]

Can you remove 'My Pictures', 'My Ebooks', 'My Music' this way without them spawning again as well? Ive tried this they always seem to popup again, I cant even rename them without the originals being recreated next startup, and cant find much info on google beside to make them hidden.

thanks!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

For these you need to do a bit more than simply delete the folders as Im sure youve realized. Search around, there are a few threads which walk you through the steps needed to remove these once and for all... and stop any future "My ...." folders from appearing.