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Msbatch.inf Parameters: Remove the Welcome To Windows Box

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Article ID:158876
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
This article was previously published under Q158876

SUMMARY

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

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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.
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•Microsoft Windows 95

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