Windows vista programs and features hangs

I have the same question 6. Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. This tab includes two additional ways to free even more disk space: Programs and Features: Uninstall unwanted Programs. System restore and Shadow Copies: Delete all but the most recent Restore Point Above is what you should do as part of normal Computer maintenance. Download the Free Version from the link above.

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Answered by jbennet 1, in a post from 13 Years Ago. Its because you have 1gb memory brand name laptops come preloaded with all sort of crap you dont need which eats your memory, upgrade to 2gb and remove the stuff you dont need, then it will run faster. Did you ever figure out what the problem was? I have the same issue. Winchester, MA. Facebook Like. Twitter Tweet.

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Edit Preview. H1 H2. Post Reply. If for any reason it still does not give you the option to run as administrator, you may have to turn user account control off temporarily while you run the test, but be sure you turn it back on once you are done. It is there to protect you from malicious files running without your permission. It works by prompting you for permission when a task requires administrative rights, such as installing software or changing settings that affect other users.

We don't recommend turning User Account Control off. If you do turn it off, you should turn it back on as soon as possible. Click Turn User Account Control on or off. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Let us know if this resolves your issue or if you need further assistance. Thank you,. I have only 8 programs out of over 40 listed for "Unistall or Repair" The programs that were not listed missing are still installed on my hard drive Listed in the programs folders and still listed in the "All Programs" section of the "Start Menu" Also the "Icons" on the Desktop are still there and works to open the programs when called upon to do so Seems that none has ever heard of this problem Can someone tell me what I did wrong and tell me how to correct it Thanks rdhumphries.