Delete unwanted shortcuts

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Dave

I am creating a new Vista SP1 build and am trying to get rid of some unwanted
shortcuts.

I need to get rid of Windows Mail and Windows Media player from Start All
Programs.

I have been able to delete these from C:\Program
Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs. However each time a new user
signs on a shortcut for Windows Mail and Windows Media player appear in Start
Menu All programs.

I am able to right click and delete however I want to be able to script the
removal of these or stop the creation for an unattended.

Any ideas how these are created or where they are stored?
 
Dave, bad news :-
1. I'm sure you know you were just " deleting " , not " un-installing ",
therefore, anyone can bring them back via search box.
2. From what I know, WindowsMail in particular, those 2 programs are PART OF
THE WINDOWS VERSION, and therefore can NOT BE CHANGED OR UNINSTALLED.
NOW the good news, you can change the PERMISSION to use the programs :-
Right click on Windows Mail > click PROPERTIES > click SECURITY > click EDIT
you can decide ALLOW or DENY catagories. I had gone through those steps
before I wrote to you, except the Allow or Deny options because I want them.
Give it a try and see if it works this time. Good luck.
 
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