To protect yourself against file path modifications and disable icons which point to non-existent installers, use the simple registry modifications provided in this tutorial.
All keys apply to the Start menu.
Key Path for All Keys:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
Add keys wanted below path in a .reg file
value 00000001 = 1 for enabled
value 00000000 = 0 for disabled
*I will write all all code with the intention of enabling the feature.
*Nearly all of these changes will require a logoff or reboot to take effect.
Prevent Change of Directory on My Pictures:
"DisableMyPicturesDirChange"=dword:00000001
Prevent Change of Directory on My Music:
"DisableMyMusicDirChange"=dword:00000001
Prevent Change of Directory on My Favorites:
"DisableFavoritesDirChange"=dword:00000001
Prevent Change of Directory on Personal Icons:
"DisablePersonalDirChange"=dword:00000001
Disable Icons Associated with Non-Existent Installers:
"GreyMSIAds"=dword:00000001
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-William. § (marvin_gohan)
