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disable "remove" option windows NT

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Does anyone know how to disable the uninstalling or removing of hotfixes/service packs from Windows NT "ADD/REMOVE" in control panel

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by thechas

I'm sure that the list is in the registry.

I just can't find it at this moment.

You could use one of the more specific names to search the registry, and find the list.

Also, some versions of TweakUI (from Microsoft) will allow you to removeitems from the Add/Remove program list.

Chas

by itnetman

We do not think that there is anyway of disabling the add/remove button, but if you do not install the uninstaller when applying the service packs the programme is not inadd/remove programmes for users to remove it.
Hope this helps.

by wngo

Try this one: opent your registry
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Currentversion\Uninstall\
Chose the ones you would like to delete (for example Q305929),when you delete them here, they will be removed from the list of Add/Remove Program.
Hope this help.

by pschuvie

Here is a link which applies to Windows2000/XP that should also be able to be used in WinNT.

http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/1041/

This fix works on the add/remove action limiting either both or just one side, however it does notdefine it to a specific sub-group or item such as service pack or hot fix. It locks down adding or removing in a general way.

Hope this helps.

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