Msbatch.inf Parameters: Removing Standard Desktop Icons

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Microsoft does not encourage or support changes to .inf files; therefore, Microsoft Technical Support does not support the procedure in this article. Although we have tested the following procedure and it appears to function as described, make a backup copy of your .inf file before you proceed.

Recycle Bin

In the Msbatch.inf file, modify the [Install] section to include the following line:

   delreg=recycle.remove
				

Also, add the following section and key:

   [recycle.remove]
   HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\desktop\ 
   NameSpace\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}",,,
				

The Microsoft Network

In the Msbatch.inf file, modify the [Install] section to include the following line:

   UpdateINIs=msn.remove
				

Also, add the following section and key:

   [msn.remove]
   setup.ini,desktop,,%Setup_MSN_DESC%,MSNEXCH.EXE %Setup_MSN_DESC%
				

Inbox

In the Msbatch.inf file, modify the [Install] section to include the following line:

   delreg=inbox.remove
				

Also, add the following section and keys:

   [inbox.remove]
   HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\desktop\ 
      NameSpace\{00020D76-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}",,,
   HKLM,"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\desktop\ 
      NameSpace\{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}",,,
				

NOTE: You should type the above lines all on one line. They will not work if entered wrapped as shown.

Note that there are two different NameSpace entries depending on whether or not you have the Microsoft Exchange components loaded.