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Permanently Remove MS Games from Windows XP (w/out a cd-rom)

  • 20-07-2009 11:24pm
    #1
    salsagal
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭


    Hi folks,

    The time has come...I have to admit I'm addicted to Spider solitaire and need to permanently remove it from my laptop.

    Slight problem, either my laptop came pre-loaded or my Windows XP cd-rom has walked, but either way I don't have the systems cd-rom.

    So if anyone has any idea how to permanently and completely delete the games from my laptop...I'd be eternally grateful!!

    Thanks

    S.


Comments

  • #2
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    Delete this file
    c:\windows\system32\spider.exe


  • #3
    salsagal
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭salsagal


    Hi Random,

    Thanks for the mega-swift reply! I tried that just now...and rebooted afterward. But the desktop shortcut still manages to open up the game.

    I have a feeling it's more complicated...unfortunately!:(

    S.


  • #4
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    delete your desktop shortcut then all progs games right click on spider s -delete-empty recycle bin, might work- programme will still be there access will not


  • #5
    Blazer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,452 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    go into add/remove programs.
    On the taskbar on the left there is an option (remove window components)
    click on it and you'll see the games folder..deselect all and hit ok.
    They're now gone.


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