Get rid of Uninstall a program part of Windows

SIW2 · 23 May 2011

DisallowCpl not working here

Brink · 23 May 2011

Brink said:

You're welcome John, but could you clarify which one you were wanting? We were not sure if you wanted to remove the program from the list, or remove "Programs and Features".

RBCC said:

Completely remove "Program and features! " John

Thank you for posting back John. I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted. :)

fimble · 23 May 2011

SIW2 said:

DisallowCpl not working here

In Windows 7 you have to use the canonical (

) name for each applet you wish to hide.

Example:

Action Center Microsoft.ActionCenter

Administrative Tools Microsoft.AdministrativeTools

AutoPlay Microsoft.AutoPlay

Backup and Restore Microsoft.BackupAndRestore

BiometricDevices Microsoft.BiometricDevices

Full list HERE.

Brink · 23 May 2011

Hello Fimble,

It will work using either the canonical name, or just entering the name exactly as it appears in Control Panel icons view. I just found it easier to reference the Control Panel instead.

Control Panel - Hide Icon - Vista Forums

fimble · 23 May 2011

Brink said:

Hello Fimble,

It will work using either the canonical name, or just entering the name exactly as it appears in Control Panel icons view. I just found it easier to reference the Control Panel instead.

Control Panel - Hide Icon - Vista Forums

See. You learn something new every day!

Now, where's the bu**er who misinformed me?

You're right (of course!!). Just tried it. That'll save some typing.

Brink · 24 May 2011

LOL, na it's not misinformation since both will work. :)