Media Player

redman · Mar 23, 2003, 18:14

Is there a way to remove the Microsoft media player from XP.

It is causing problems with my cd burning software.

Aram Hambardzumyan · Mar 24, 2003, 10:40

i have read about a possible solution to your issue. but it was long time ago so i can't explain detailed - only the principles

there is an ini-file in windows folder which contains application names to be hidden from "add/remove programs" list. i don't remember that file name, so you'll have to find it yourself

it may be [hidden] section or something like that in win.ini or hidden.ini as a separate file. if media player is in that list then remove it, and you'll be able to uninstall it as a usual application.

if i find winxp machine today i'll be able to tell exact name of file.

redman · Mar 26, 2003, 07:36

Thanks I will give it a go.

Will let you know if I find it.

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redman Младенец Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: U S A Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 Reputation: 10	Media Player Is there a way to remove the Microsoft media player from XP. It is causing problems with my cd burning software.

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Aram Hambardzumyan The Reloaded Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: behind the flesh and gelatinе of soft dull eyes Posts: 3,180 Rep Power: 7 Reputation: 45	i have read about a possible solution to your issue. but it was long time ago so i can't explain detailed - only the principles there is an ini-file in windows folder which contains application names to be hidden from "add/remove programs" list. i don't remember that file name, so you'll have to find it yourself it may be [hidden] section or something like that in win.ini or hidden.ini as a separate file. if media player is in that list then remove it, and you'll be able to uninstall it as a usual application. if i find winxp machine today i'll be able to tell exact name of file. __________________ Сайт армянских маньяков Last edited by Aram Hambardzumyan : Mar 25, 2003 at 10:23.

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Mar 26, 2003, 07:36	#3
redman Младенец Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: U S A Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 Reputation: 10	Thanks I will give it a go. Will let you know if I find it.