for example, if the name of the program on the list is LIMEWIRE, can i change the name of it? so that i can hide it?How to change the name of a program in add or remove programs?Hi,
Why not. Here is how you can deal with this.
1. Open Registey Editor
Start -%26gt; Run and put program name regedit
2. Go to Registry Key,
My Computer\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Uninstall
and find a folder LimeWare under it (Or whatever is your program.
When you select this program folder, right handside frame will so different properties of the same.. Just change the DisplayName property with whatever new name you want to see......
Boooommmm ... Add/Remove program will show the new name
Good Luck
Regards
Yatin BhattHow to change the name of a program in add or remove programs?No you can't not without hacking the registry anyway.How to change the name of a program in add or remove programs?I don't think its possible. That is used specifically for adding and removing programs. You can change the name of the program file itself. Like My computer%26gt;Local disk%26gt;program files%26gt;then rename it from there.How to change the name of a program in add or remove programs?No. May be some special software can help you, but I don't know what is it name.How to change the name of a program in add or remove programs?u cant hide the name--- but u can make a backup copy of the program and then delete it--- wen u need it back again- reinstall it.
