Vista Slow in opening dowloaded software

yossarian084yossarian084 Norwich, VT, USA Member
edited September 2007 in Science & Tech
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?

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  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited August 2007
    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.
  • scottscott Medina, Ohio Icrontian
    edited August 2007
    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
  • yossarian084yossarian084 Norwich, VT, USA Member
    edited September 2007
    Thanks guys, I suppose I'll learn to live with it. The price of "progress" and all.....
  • stoopidstoopid Albany, NY New
    edited September 2007
    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
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