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Old 02-27-2008   #1 (permalink)
win000


 
 

how to disable window vista auto run programs

Hi,
I tried to disable auto run programs form Vista. I highlighted the program
but the 'disable' button does not active, and next to the program it says 'in
progress', what is that mean? Please help my computer is running turtle slow.
this is a faiarly new machine. 8 months old.

thanks

win000

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 02-27-2008   #2 (permalink)
Mark L. Ferguson


 
 

Re: how to disable window vista auto run programs

Windows Defender has the "Software Explorer" that can help you with that.
Software Explorer Windows Defender :
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...eexplorer.mspx
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> Hi,
> I tried to disable auto run programs form Vista. I highlighted the program
> but the 'disable' button does not active, and next to the program it says
> 'in
> progress', what is that mean? Please help my computer is running turtle
> slow.
> this is a faiarly new machine. 8 months old.
>
> thanks
>
> win000
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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