xp_messsenger_remove.vbs - Remove Windows Messenger
© Doug Knox - 3/30/02
This is a Visual Basic Script file which will remove Windows® Messenger from Windows® XP. It will also adjust your System Registry to prevent a long delay when opening Outlook Express when Windows Messenger is removed or disabled.
To use: Download the xp_messenger_remove.vbs […]
If you’re running Pro, you can use GPEDIT.MSC to prevent Messenger from loading. Otherwise, even disabling it in startup won’t cause it to “always” not run. Outlook, OE and some MS web pages can still make it load.
1) Start, Run and enter GPEDIT.MSC
2) For “per machine” restriction, go to Computer Configuration, Administrative […]
NetMeeting is installed with Windows XP, it is just not obvious that it is. There are, by default, no Desktop or Start Menu shortcuts for it. To activate NetMeeting, click Start, Run and enter CONF.EXE This will start the NetMeeting Setup wizard. During setup, you’ll be prompted to create Desktop and/or […]
Right click on the Desktop, choose Properties, Desktop tab and click on “Customize Desktop”. Internet Explorer, My Computer, My Documents and My Network Places can be added or removed here.
If all of your desktop icons are missing, right click on the Desktop, select Arrange Icons By, then select Show Desktop Icons.
xp_sysrestorepoint.vbs - VB Script to run unattended Restore Point Creation as a Scheduled Task
© Doug Knox - rev 02/11/2002
Adapted from original code by Bill James - www.billsway.com
This script is only intended for Windows® XP.
This VB Script can be run as a Scheduled Task to create an unattended System Restore Point. The Restore […]