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Windows Forum / Windows Vista / General Topics / May 2008Changing programs that start up won't work.
Hello, I have Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bits installed on my computer. Along with installing this, I also installed tons of drivers etc. however I do not need all of them at the start of every boot. So I wanted to delete them from the startup list, but this is not possible. When I go to Windows Defender > Launch programs, and click on the programs I want to disable from launching along with Windows, the options to Delete or Disable go grey. What can I do? As far as Defender goes, you have to run defender as the default "Administrator" to change all those entries that say "Startup Type: Registry: Local Machine" You can change those entries that are from .."Current User" That account is disabled by default. In Ultimate there is a checkbox for enable. Run the command 'control userpasswords2'. You will also see the path ('Location') to the registry keys of the apps in Defender/Software Explorer. Those Values could be deleted. Running MSCONFIG could show you most of them on its Startup tab.  Signatureclick the Ratings button. Voting helps the web interface. http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales/help/help_en-us.htm see ''rate a post'' Mark L. Ferguson > Hello, > I have Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bits installed on my computer. Along with [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Disable go grey. > What can I do? > Hello, > I have Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bits installed on my computer. Along [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > options to Delete or Disable go grey. > What can I do? How are you deciding which drivers you want to load ? Where do you get the idea that drivers are listed in the startup group ? . Mark, thanks for the reply, I will try that asap. By drivers I mean things such as Logitech Webcam driver, CCC, Realtek HD Audio monitor etc. The things will work without having them, but those programs are just there to help setting the settings right. Once that is done, I don't need them to launch along with Windows. > > Hello, > > I have Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bits installed on my computer. Along [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Where do you get the idea that drivers are listed in the startup group ? > .. > Mark, thanks for the reply, I will try that asap. > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >> Where do you get the idea that drivers are listed in the startup group ? >> .. There is a great free utility which easily allows for what you want to do and a whole lot more.. It is called WinPatrol http://www.winpatrol.com/ SignatureMike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx > Hello, > I have Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bits installed on my computer. Along with [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Disable go grey. > What can I do? Gamesua, Open Windows Defender, click on Tools and then click on Software Explorer. You must then click on the "Show for all users" button on the bottom left. This will enable the Disable button. When you select the entries and click on the Disable button you are only stopping them from running at bootup. You will still be able to use the programs by going to the Start menu. Don't delete them, only disable them. C.B. SignatureIt is the responsibility and duty of everyone to help the underprivileged and unfortunate among us. |
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