Vista - Re: Is it possible to disable the sidebar?

09-07-2007

an easier way: http://vistasupport.mvps.org/turn_of...ws_sidebar.htm

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"dansen926" <no@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Yes, trying logging in to the box as admin and then run msconfig from the
> start menu. Select the startup tab and deselect the box titled "Microsoft
> Windows Operating System". There might be more than one entry with that
> title, so scroll accross to the Command column. It should be something
> like "C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun"
>
> You could also try to move or delete that folder if you don't mind it not
> working right on your account (you'd have to tinker with the config on
> your account)
>
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09-07-2007	#1 (permalink)
John Barnett MVP n/a posts	Re: Is it possible to disable the sidebar? an easier way: http://vistasupport.mvps.org/turn_of...ws_sidebar.htm -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows - Shell/User Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "dansen926" <no@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:bcadnVplUp9wNHzbnZ2dnUVZ_v6dnZ2d@xxxxxx Quote: > Yes, trying logging in to the box as admin and then run msconfig from the > start menu. Select the startup tab and deselect the box titled "Microsoft > Windows Operating System". There might be more than one entry with that > title, so scroll accross to the Command column. It should be something > like "C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun" > > You could also try to move or delete that folder if you don't mind it not > working right on your account (you'd have to tinker with the config on > your account) > > > --------------= Posted using GrabIt =---------------- > ------= Binary Usenet downloading made easy =--------- > -= Get GrabIt for free from http://www.shemes.com/ =- >
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