Control Startup Programs In Vista With Windows Defender

iMav · 02:41 PM

Windows Defender, has the ability to allow you to customize which programs to be allowed to run on Windows Startup and also provide in-depth information about the program. This is pretty much the services.msc with a better GUI. To access the functionality:

Control panel –> Programs –> Windows Defender –> Tools (on top) –> Software Explorer

As you can see, the programs are classified under 4 categories to choose from. The right side has comprehensive information about the program such as whether it was shipped with the OS & whether it a digitally signed application. Below this section there are 3 options:

Remove
Disable
Enable

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HappyAndyK · 11-29-2008, 04:24 PM

Nice - n - useful ! It is easier to use the Defender than using msconfig.

tweakwindows · 11-29-2008, 06:32 PM

^But, I still use MSCONFIG. Of course, this guide and trick is very useful for new vista users. Thanks for the share

iMav · 11-29-2008, 06:56 PM

^^ Services.msc & msconfig are for the brave hearts.

seti · 11-30-2008, 11:42 AM

I don't like defender and find it a pain so I'll use msconfig which is easier to use any way. I hope windows 7 does away with defender

iMav · 12:57 PM

^^ Pain? It doesn't affect you working in any way what-so-ever. Why is it a pain? And as far as Win 7 is concerned, Defender is very much a part of the pre-beta and I see no reason why it won't be a part of the final release.

seti · 12-01-2008, 04:46 PM

I just don't like anyone telling me the customer what to do with my PC and I want to put the security that I WANT ON IT NOT WHAT MICROSOFT TELLS ME TO HAVE. It is my right to do exactly what I want with my pc as I've paid for it. And it does stop you working with its stupid pop up and warnings if you turn it off.