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Three ways to remove programs in Windows Vista
Q How do I remove unwanted start-up programs from Windows Vista?
Chalespaul, Computeractive forum
A There are several methods. Some use Microsoft’s System Configuration utility (msconfig) to do this. To launch it, click Start followed by Run, type msconfig.exe into the box and hit Enter.
Now select the Startup tab and remove ticks from unwanted programs. However, do make sure you know what you are unticking. There is also a section in Windows Defender that allows you to manage start-up programs.
Alternatively, try an excellent free program called Winpatrol.
Anne R, Computeractive forum
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