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Q158876: Msbatch.inf Parameters: Remove the Welcome To Windows Box

Article: Q158876
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsetup win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes how to remove the Welcome To Windows dialog box using the
Msbatch.inf file for batch installations of Windows 95.

MORE INFORMATION
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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.

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

  addreg=remove.welcome

Also, add the following section and key:

  [remove.welcome]
  HKU,.default\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\ 
  tips,show,1,00

Note that the Welcome to Windows dialog box is displayed the first time Windows
starts.

Additional query words: automate

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Keywords          : kbsetup win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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