Can I stop Narrator loading with Windows?

Q The Windows Narrator starts every time I turn on my Windows Vista laptop. I do not need this and have to close it before I can start using the PC.

I cannot find the setting to stop this. Can it be disabled?

Lyn Wats

A It is possible to disable the Narrator, although the setting is buried deep in the Accessibility menu. If you run the Accessibility Wizard, an accidental setting can force the PC to automatically load the Narrator or on-screen keyboard when it starts.

Tools such as the Narrator are very helpful for people who are visually impaired, but it can be annoying for those who do not need it.

To disable it, left-click on the Start Icon then click on Control Panel. Click Ease of Access, then click on Ease of Access Center. Click on Use The Computer Without a Display. Untick the box next to Turn On Narrator, then click Save.

The next time your computer starts, the Narrator will not load.

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