Vista Slow in opening dowloaded software

[yossarian084]

M new laptop is great but when I download and run new software, i.e.yahoo messenger etc, it goes through a lenthy "verification" process. Also, I get a lot more pop-ups asking if I really want to do a certain task. Is there any way to make vista less nannyish?

[Leonardo]

Is there any way to make vista less nannyish?Yes. Good question. Uninstall Vista and Install Microsoft Windows XP Pro, Service Pack 2.






Actually, there are some adjustments you can do. I am unaware of such a configuration though, as I am a weeny and want everyone else to work the kinks out of Vista before I purchase it.

Seriously, there are some Vista knowledgeable people here who can help you. This next-to-worthless post just serves as a bump for your thread.

[scott]

If you turn off " User Account Control" ( in the security center ) The annoying pop ups will stop.

But you are also turning off some of the protection that prevents "nasties" from loading themselves.

I turned it off while I was getting my rig set up. But know that it is all loaded up with what I need I have turned it back on. It really only gets annoying when you are making a lot of changes. For normal use it does not bug me much at all.


Scott

[yossarian084]

Thanks guys, I suppose I'll learn to live with it. The price of "progress" and all.....

[stoopid]

UAC does block some installers so if you're having problems installing, turn it off temporarily then back on when done.

http://blogs.msdn.com/tims/archive/2006/09/20/763275.aspx