Uninstall / Turn off unneeded features
There are many new features in Windows Vista that are installed by default that you may not need. These extra and unneeded features can slow down your computer and take up more storage space. If you would like to uninstall, or turn off, these extra features, this tip is for you.
Windows Features can be uninstalled using the Windows Features utility. Follow these steps to uninstall applications such as the Windows Fax and Scan and many more: 1. Click on the Start Button and select Control Panel.
2. Under Programs click Uninstall a program .
3. On the side menu, click on Turn Windows features on or off .
4. Scroll through the list as shown below and remove the check from any feature you do not want installed.
5. Click OK when you are finished making your changes. The features will now be uninstalled.
Tags: Computer, Windows, windows vista
oz Col on 18 Mar 2007 at 10:15 pm #
But what can we uninstall….
what does some of them do…does windows need the to run smoothly..
most ppl wouldnt know what most of them do.
keep up the good work on the site…i vist this site daily.
ranger_cole on 25 Oct 2007 at 8:36 am #
I cannot turn on games or in any other feature(that’s off) in 32 bit version
of windows vista business. I get an error has occurred. Not all features
were successfully changed.
This is a dual boot computer with xp pro sp2 as the other os. The dual boot
part works fine.