Mr. Enigma??

[Guest]

Has anyone figured out what the Mr. Enigma entry in the
registry is for?

Just wondering, seems to be little to no information on
this file listing and I know it is not malicious but I
was just wondering what purpose does it serve?

If microsoft weren't brats about letting you get customer
service online with them even with an OEM number, then I
could ask them. No doubtedly get someone with a book and
limited typing skills, but still could ask them.

Since the people in these newsgroups seem to be so much
more helpful, just thought I'd ask.

I'd like to know what this lil' bugger does, and if it's
an easter egg or some delicious spyware added by
microsoft such as the hidden uninstall option for MSN
Messenger.

Embedded my butt.

Thanks all

~Angel

 

[R. McCarty]

Maybe just a witty name for something that Microsoft didn't
develop or deploy. It's not an Easter Egg as XP is certified
for US-Government use and they have strict rules against any
Easter Eggs.

 

[Guest]

I would like to know if it would hurt the computer if I deleted the XP Hot fix programs my computer is old and slow trying to get rid of things and there is at least 25 to 30 things of xp hotfix on my system

 

[R. McCarty]

No, 99% of the time retaining the Uninstaller for a Hot
fix is not necessary.

The correct way to remove the uninstallers for Hotfixes.
Open Windows Explorer, Navigate to C:\Windows
Select all $NTuinstallXXXX folders and delete.
Open Control Panel/Add,Remove Program, scroll to
bottom of the listing and click each Windows Hot fix
entry then click the Remove button. Windows will ask
if you would like to remove the entry from the Add
Remove list - Click Yes

I would like to know if it would hurt the computer if I deleted the XP Hot

fix programs my computer is old and slow trying to get rid of things and
there is at least 25 to 30 things of xp hotfix on my system

 

[Wislu Plethora]

-----Original Message-----
No, 99% of the time retaining the Uninstaller for a Hot
fix is not necessary.

The correct way to remove the uninstallers for Hotfixes.
Open Windows Explorer, Navigate to C:\Windows
Select all $NTuinstallXXXX folders and delete.
Open Control Panel/Add,Remove Program, scroll to
bottom of the listing and click each Windows Hot fix
entry then click the Remove button. Windows will ask
if you would like to remove the entry from the Add
Remove list - Click Yes

The OP wasn't asking about uninstallers, at least not
explicitly, and chances are he/she doesn't understand the
difference between the uninstaller and the hotfix itself.
So by not paying attention to what you were responding to,
you've just advised that it's OK for the OP to delete
hotfixes (but only 99% of them, apparently). Good job.

 

[Guest]

Excuse me-- could you have gotten your own topic,
please? Now I have to try to figure out what answers are
for my question and what answers are for you guys's.

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

Has anyone figured out what the Mr. Enigma entry in the
registry is for?

Just wondering, seems to be little to no information on
this file listing and I know it is not malicious but I
was just wondering what purpose does it serve?

If microsoft weren't brats about letting you get customer
service online with them even with an OEM number, then I
could ask them. No doubtedly get someone with a book and
limited typing skills, but still could ask them.

Since the people in these newsgroups seem to be so much
more helpful, just thought I'd ask.

I'd like to know what this lil' bugger does, and if it's
an easter egg or some delicious spyware added by
microsoft such as the hidden uninstall option for MSN
Messenger.

Embedded my butt.

Thanks all

The key has to do with the built in DVD licensing scheme of Windows XP.
It was logged as a bug and has been removed from future Windows platforms
(Windows Server 2003 and Windows "Longhorn" etc)

If you require support on an OEM product you contact the OEM not Microsoft.
This is one of the reasons the OEM product is so much cheaper - the OEM
takes full responsibility for providing support to you.

--
Regards,

Mike
--
Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights

Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
newsgroups

 

[kurttrail]

By the act of scrolling this post on your computer, and/or printing or
replying to this post, you agree that I am your everlasting Lord &
Saviour. Breach of this term will result in you burning in hell for
ever and ever! Amen!"

The key has to do with the built in DVD licensing scheme of Windows
XP.

It really wasn't necessary to call it a licensing "scheme." Most of us
rational Human Beings know that anything that has to do with MS &
licensing is pretty much a "scheme" by definition.

scheme - A secret or devious plan; a plot.

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[Frank Jelenko]

On the OEM support, I must disagree. Seems completely fair - license costs
less, but no support from MS.

 

[kurttrail]

"By the act of scrolling this post on your computer, and/or printing or
replying to this post, you agree that I am your everlasting Lord &
Saviour. Breach of this term will result in you burning in hell for
ever and ever! Amen!"

On the OEM support, I must disagree. Seems completely fair -
license costs less, but no support from MS.

Like paying an extra hundred bucks or so for retail buys you all that
much support in the first place. 2 free phone calls & 2 free emails.
Big effin' deal! If I still bought MS products, I'd keep my money, and
save myself from the headache of dealing with MS's tech-support idiots.
Any help you can get from them, can easily be found on the internet.

--
Peace!
Kurt
Self-anointed Moderator
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