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How do I uninstall Microsoft Games in Windows Vista?

Posted: 11-01-2007, 04:37 PM
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Thanks to 'Dave' I've already done the following:
> Start - Control Panel - Programs and Features -
> in the left pane, "Turn Windows features on or off"
> (continue)
> (wait a while)
> click on the + beside Games
> uncheck the games
> OK
That was helpful! BUT, I really want to uninstall these Microsoft games...

How can I delete or completely uninstall the games?

I've almost decided to delete the folder. Will it do any harm if I delete
the 'microsoft game' folder?

I admit I am addicted to these "time waster" games and I know I
am NOT ALONE!

Thank you!
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Re: How do I uninstall Microsoft Games in Windows Vista?
Posted: 11-01-2007, 07:12 PM
This should point you in the right direction.
http://www.maximumpcguides.com/insta...ista-business/

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"new-to-this" <newtothis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks to 'Dave' I've already done the following:
>> Start - Control Panel - Programs and Features -
>> in the left pane, "Turn Windows features on or off"
>> (continue)
>> (wait a while)
>> click on the + beside Games
>> uncheck the games
>> OK
>
> That was helpful! BUT, I really want to uninstall these Microsoft games...
>
> How can I delete or completely uninstall the games?
>
> I've almost decided to delete the folder. Will it do any harm if I delete
> the 'microsoft game' folder?
>
> I admit I am addicted to these "time waster" games and I know I
> am NOT ALONE!
>
> Thank you!
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Re: How do I uninstall Microsoft Games in Windows Vista?
Posted: 11-01-2007, 08:14 PM
UnswoleLilDude, your link was NOT helpful it is exactly what I referred to
above thanks to 'Dave'.

But I appreciate your attempt and thanks for trying to help!

I want to UNINSTALL so that the games cannot be turned on by anyone,
including myself.



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Re: How do I uninstall Microsoft Games in Windows Vista?
Posted: 11-02-2007, 09:41 AM
new-to-this wrote:
> UnswoleLilDude, your link was NOT helpful it is exactly what I referred to
> above thanks to 'Dave'.
>
> But I appreciate your attempt and thanks for trying to help!
>
> I want to UNINSTALL so that the games cannot be turned on by anyone,
> including myself.
>
>
>
If you actually read the article, it provided the steps to reach the
dialog where you can uninstall the games.
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Re: How do I uninstall Microsoft Games in Windows Vista?
Posted: 11-02-2007, 11:58 AM
"Universe_JDJ" wrote:
> If you actually read the article, it provided the steps to reach the
> dialog where you can uninstall the games.
I went back to read the article AGAIN, and AGAIN I found nothing about
UN-installing the Microsoft Games. Perhaps I am missing something? Or perhaps
there is a link on that page I missed (I looked at every one that seemed
viable) But I still didn't see anything about UN-installing the Microsoft
Games.

I would really appreciate it if you could explain what steps you're
referring to.

Thank you, for your response.
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Dustin Harper
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Re: How do I uninstall Microsoft Games in Windows Vista?
Posted: 11-17-2007, 02:26 AM
Ah. That sounds more like you would need to use Group Policy to limit
that. It is something I will have to look into further, but you can
limit what people can and cannot install. But, the Windows Features (as
far as I know) are on there for everyone. The option to install can be
forbidden by the admin, though. I'll look into it and let you know what
I find out.

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new-to-this wrote:
> "Universe_JDJ" wrote:
>> If you actually read the article, it provided the steps to reach the
>> dialog where you can uninstall the games.
>
> I went back to read the article AGAIN, and AGAIN I found nothing about
> UN-installing the Microsoft Games. Perhaps I am missing something? Or perhaps
> there is a link on that page I missed (I looked at every one that seemed
> viable) But I still didn't see anything about UN-installing the Microsoft
> Games.
>
> I would really appreciate it if you could explain what steps you're
> referring to.
>
> Thank you, for your response.
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Re: How do I uninstall Microsoft Games in Windows Vista?
Posted: 11-19-2007, 03:04 PM
Thank you Dustin,
Since I am the admin I am hoping you can find a way to UNINSTALL the games.
Thanks again for your response to this question!

"Dustin Harper" wrote:
> Ah. That sounds more like you would need to use Group Policy to limit
> that. It is something I will have to look into further, but you can
> limit what people can and cannot install. But, the Windows Features (as
> far as I know) are on there for everyone. The option to install can be
> forbidden by the admin, though. I'll look into it and let you know what
> I find out.
>
> --
> Dustin Harper
> dharper@vistarip.com
> http://www.vistarip.com
>
>
> new-to-this wrote:
> > I still didn't see anything about UN-installing the Microsoft Games.
> >
> > I would really appreciate it if you could explain what steps you're
> > referring to.
> >
> > Thank you, for your response.
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