IntelliAdmin - Show hidden software in Add/Remove programs
"While digging around for an answer to another issue, I came across this KB article
Essentially it boils down to this: Windows XP comes with a bunch of pre-loaded software. Lots of it you can't even find in Add/Remove programs. Why? Because Microsoft designed it this way.
By simply opening up the file Sysoc.inf (This is in the %SystemRoot%\Inf folder), and removing the word 'hide' you can force these programs to show up.
......This can really help when you want to trim down a system, but at the same time have the opportunity to bring something back if you need it."
Nice.
Want to Add/Remove WordPad? Pinball? The above post will walk you through making these appear in the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel applet.
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