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Hi:

In Windows Vista, are programs all tied in with each other as they are
in XP?
What I really mean is this: If I were to go to Vista, can I remove
associated programs such as Outlook Express, Internet Explorer and/or
other programs which just occupy space on my computer, but which I
never use?

Thanks!
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Old Enough
to know I don't know a thing ....
 
Vista is more tied together. If it's there when you install Vista you can't
get rid of it, although some things can be disabled.
 
Outlook Express is now know as Windows Mail. Windows Mail uses fewer
resources than Outlook Express did. The Operating System is the Operating
System. Windows Vista is huge, that is why the "minimum" specifications are
larger than XP. It is more secure and has several nice features, not the
least of which is Windows Photo Gallery. If your computer has an adequately
large C: disk don't worry about a few megabytes here or there. I have one
with two 300BG drives and a 300GB drive that I use for back up.

I have found that buying excess computer power and storage, eliminates many
hours of concern. At 78 years, that is important.
 
Marks statement is very close...

You can remove standard installed windows components by:
1 - Clicking the windows button
2 - Control Panel
3 - Programs and Features
4 - Click that special "Turn Windows features on or off"
5 - Continue when the system prompts you
6 - Look through the components.

However items like Outlook Express and I.E are not in there. However, I
could have swarn that it was indeed selectable (as Windows Starter do not
include these...)

My version of Ultimate may differ from your so check it out! Do note that
some of the stanard features when removed will restrict some other features
you might not want to as the integration is there!
 
iNexxFear said:
Marks statement is very close...

You can remove standard installed windows components by:
1 - Clicking the windows button
2 - Control Panel
3 - Programs and Features
4 - Click that special "Turn Windows features on or off"
5 - Continue when the system prompts you
6 - Look through the components.

However items like Outlook Express and I.E are not in there. However, I
could have swarn that it was indeed selectable (as Windows Starter do not
include these...)
Click to expand...


With IE and WinMail you can only remove access to them, not the whole
program.

There is no OE on Vista and it can't be installed.
 
Hi:

In Windows Vista, are programs all tied in with each other as they are
in XP?
What I really mean is this: If I were to go to Vista, can I remove
associated programs such as Outlook Express, Internet Explorer and/or
other programs which just occupy space on my computer, but which I
never use?

Thanks!
_________________________________
Old Enough
to know I don't know a thing ....
Click to expand...


Thank you! to all who responded to my inquiry.
Based on the replies, and based on the number of problems with Vista
as evidenced by the posts in this newsgroup, I'll stay with Windows XP
as long as reasonably possible!

Cheers! and GOOD LUCK!
_________________________________
Old Enough
to know I don't know a thing ....
 
Charles W Davis said:
Outlook Express is now know as Windows Mail. Windows Mail uses fewer
resources than Outlook Express did. The Operating System is the Operating
System. Windows Vista is huge, that is why the "minimum" specifications
are larger than XP. It is more secure and has several nice features, not
the least of which is Windows Photo Gallery. If your computer has an
adequately large C: disk don't worry about a few megabytes here or there.
I have one with two 300BG drives and a 300GB drive that I use for back up.

I have found that buying excess computer power and storage, eliminates
many hours of concern. At 78 years, that is important.
Click to expand...


Windows Mail is a dead horse. Microsoft has abandoned it and is no
longer supporting it. Outlook Express is also a dead horse. You should try
Windows Live Mail, which Microsoft is now supporting. If you don't like
Windows Live Mail you can continue using OE and Windows Mail but don't
expect any future support.

C.B.
 
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