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Old 08-25-2008   #1 (permalink)
5Circles
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Remove (not just disable) services in VIsta

How can I remove services that show up in the management console?

I see some services that are orphaned - the programs aren't there any
more.

I would like to clean up to make it possible to install new
applications on a clean system.

Thanks
Mike

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Old 08-26-2008   #2 (permalink)
Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP
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Re: Remove (not just disable) services in VIsta

Hi Mike,

You can use the "SC.EXE" command-line (from an elevated Command Prompt
window), or delete the service registry key directly. Easier way is to use
the Autoruns utility from Windows Sysinternals.

See: How to remove an unwanted service:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/ho...anted-service/

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


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> How can I remove services that show up in the management console?
>
> I see some services that are orphaned - the programs aren't there any
> more.
>
> I would like to clean up to make it possible to install new
> applications on a clean system.
>
> Thanks
> Mike

My System SpecsSystem Spec
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