Win2k & install options

[gtaylor]

We mainly use Win2k as our NW workstation OS in the office as I prefer it basically. The one annoying thing is that you can't uninstall the Windows games (solitaire, hearts etc) as you could on all previous versions. Is there a way round this other than deleting the files which prevents windows setup from running? I find it strange that for a primarily network based OS it has games which are forbidden on many corporate networks. Any advice greatly appreciated!

Graeme

[AllGamer]

modify the sysoc.inf file to look like this

Games=ocgen.dll,OcEntry,games.inf,,7

then do it from Add/Remove program

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[rangeral]

You could try this

Locate the file SYSOC.INF in C:\winnt\inf.

Remove the keyword HIDE from the following lines:

Games=ocgen.dll,OcEntry,games.inf,HIDE,7
Pinball=ocgen.dll,OcEntry,pinball.inf,HIDE,7

supposedly they should show up add/remove now

let us know if it works.

[gtaylor]

They're still not there in add/remove programs under the windows components, even after a restart. This was by removing the lines. Will now try AllGamers reply and will let u know what happened.

Graeme

[gtaylor]

AllGamers works if you also take the HIDE out like the following:

AccessUtil=ocgen.dll,OcEntry,accessor.inf,,7

The accessories option is not displayed otherwise so the games are unhidden, but the top level folder is i.e. accessories! Can't see pinball on its own though, is it under games or as an entry in its own right?

Graeme

[BipolarBill]

I unhid all in Sysoc.inf and now I can double-click Assessories and utilities > Games and select individual games.

Don't assume that each entry is without sub-entries.

[gtaylor]

You're very correct, all 4 games are listed under the games sub-option. I apologise for being a bit dense there!

Graeme

[gtaylor]

Thanks for your help guys! Full info can be found in MS article Q223182 if you're interested. You clever guys pointed me so far in the right direction I could probably give even more information than that article does, cheers chaps!

Graeme