Can I remove Windows xp programmes I never use, such as Movie Maker, Messenger?

lew

Can I remove Windows xp programmes I never use, such as Movie Maker, Messenger? Also SHOULD I or not?

I make IMAGES to restore my pc to when I somehow mess it up! So I do not want unnecessary programmes making them larger them needs be.

Many thanks for your help.

Marty_J

Of you course you can remove them.

Just go to Add or Remove programs in the Control Panel, and go nuts.

tim.robson

Yes. You can remove them.

The detailed steps are:
1. Go to Control Panel
2. Click Add or Remove Programs
3. Click Add/Remove Windows Component at the left side tool bar
4. Find the programs you want to remove in the list and then REMOVE.

Thanks.

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Tim Robson

esuhl

Have you heard of nLite? You can use it to create a customised XP installation CD with various components and services disabled or removed completely. So you can delete all the non-UK keyboard layouts, remove the IIS service, etc.

It might be worth a look to create an initially "clean" installation, to reduce the size of subsequent images.

pcombo

In actual fact there is no official way of removing windows movie makers. you would need to do it manual

davester

esuhl wrote: »

Have you heard of nLite? You can use it to create a customised XP installation CD with various components and services disabled or removed completely. So you can delete all the non-UK keyboard layouts, remove the IIS service, etc.

It might be worth a look to create an initially "clean" installation, to reduce the size of subsequent images.

You can have your own LSCARS deskstop with that, probably be cooler if you had a touch screen, but well you can still play out some of your ST fantasies

dogmaryxx

Download Search Everything ,type messenger and all associated files will appear. Highlight one of them then edit/select all, right click and delete
Very simple to use.


Will remove movie maker as well

lew

Many thanks to everyone who has replied. I have taken note of the suggestions and will use them. As ever you have been of excellent help.