Remove programs from auto Start up in Vista?

Question

How do I remove programs from auto-start in windows Vista? In XP I would go to command prompt and run MSCONFIG and the start up program would open. How do I do this in VISTA?

Answer 1

There are 2 ways to stop applications that auto-start when you login to Windows Vista. You can either use the System Configuration Utility or the new Software Explorer in Windows Defender:





Method 1: System Configuration Utility

1. Click on the Start Button, enter msconfig and hit Enter.

2. Click on the Startup tab.

3. Uncheck items that you do want to auto-start and click OK.



Method 2: Windows Defender

1. Click on the Start Button, enter Windows Defender and hit Enter.

2. Click on the Tools from the top menu bar.

3. Click on Software Explorer and select Show for All Users.

4. Select an application to either Remove or Disable.

Answer 2

Windows Vista Remove Programs

Answer 3

Works in vista dude.

Answer 4

You should be able to uninstall it from control panel-> add/remove programs.