Touchpad (or touchpad) can sometimes interfere with work, for example, when any slight touch moves the cursor to another place in the document being edited. In this article, we will tell you how to enable and disable the touchpad so that you can do this at any time you wish.
What is a touchpad?
A touchpad or touchpad replaces the traditional one computer mouse. The touchpad is found mainly on laptops.How does the touchpad work?
The touchpad allows the user to move the mouse pointer in all directions. Depending on your computer, you can adjust the touchpad sensitivity. Some touchpads can also perform general operations, such as scanning or scrolling.When should I enable or disable my touchpad?
If you are using a computer mouse connected to your computer using a USB cable, it is recommended that you disable the laptop's touchpad. This will prevent the mouse pointer from accidentally moving when touching the touchpad.How to enable or disable the touchpad?
On Windows, run Control Panel > Mouse> Settings> Turn on(or Disable to turn off).Also on most laptops the touchpad can be disabled using the key F6 or key combinations Fn+ F6.
On some laptop models, the option to enable/disable the touchpad may be located under the key combination Fn+ F8.
Disable touchpad when connecting USB mouse
In some cases, it is more convenient to connect a USB mouse than to use a touchpad.In this case, you can automatically disable your laptop's touchpad when it detects your mouse.
On Windows 10, open Options > Devices> Touchpad and uncheck the first box:
N.B. Please note that drivers must be installed on the laptop. Official website
Everyone wants to make their computer run fast and perform at its best. There are some programs and services that are mostly unnecessary. As a result, there is a desire to disable them, which will significantly speed up the PC.
We immediately warn you that by disabling one or two applications from startup or Windows service, PC performance will not be at the level of a super computer. And you need to remember that you need to carefully choose which service to disable.
Disabling services:
First, you need to open the list containing the services you need using the Windows key combination and R. Next, you will see a window with a command line in which you will need to enter services.msc and then press the ENTER key.
Or open it in another way, through the start menu, open the control panel and select the services folder from the administration item.
Important!
The msconfig command is not suitable for us.
Now you need to change the settings of the required services. You just need to double-click on it or one-click the right mouse button and select properties. Important point: Our recommendation for any PC service system is to stop the Manual startup type rather than disabling it. The screenshot below shows an example.
List of Windows version 7 services that are allowed to be disabled.
All the beloved Seven have some services that are not very often used and are not in great demand. Therefore, the system can be optimized.
The registry is remote - disabling it will significantly improve the security of personal data;
Regarding the print manager, it is better to disable it if there is no printer connection;
Browsers and servers can also be disabled if the PC is not connected to the Internet;
Homegroup providers - if your device is outside the range of your work and home networks, it is also recommended to turn it off;
Security Center;
Tablet PC Input Services and Media Center Scheduler;
Computer Bluetooth - what's the point of it if your computer doesn't have it at all?
Storage protection;
Disk encryption - it’s better not to go into details, but just disable it;
Search – if you don’t use system search, then it’s not really needed;
Remote desktops;
The system update service – this one really takes up a lot of space and time. When you turn off your PC, updates may pop up, and the computer will continue to work for a very, very long time.
Among other things, themes are also disabled if you do not use them. Moreover, the programs that you download may contain various extensions and include some services. Even antiviruses can be like this. Therefore, it is better to download programs and files only from trusted sources. Usually, Update Service can be installed, this is an update center. But it is possible to disable any service if you do not use it, and if necessary, do the opposite.
What can be disabled in Windows 8:
All of the listed services for Seven are also present in the eighth version, but there is a small number of additions: BranchCache, family security, Hyper-V service.
Secondary information regarding disabling Windows services:
The setting of each service is global, that is, it applies absolutely to
each user. If you add or change service settings, upon completion you need to restart your computer. If you have doubts about whether to disable the service or not, then set the manual start option opposite it.
Important Tips:
2.Before disabling a service, familiarize yourself with its functions; for this there is such a thing as the Internet. Enter the name into the search bar of your browser and get detailed information.
3. Remove unknown extensions that have different names consisting of hieroglyphs, numbers or strange symbols. This is the first sign of a virus, especially a Trojan.
4.Each program must be scanned by an antivirus.
5.If the software is “indignant” about disabling the service, then you should not neglect it. It is better to take the advice of experienced computer scientists.
Result:
As was said earlier, by disabling the service, level one hundred nuclear processor it won’t work, do not forget that disabling services important for the functioning of the PC may negatively affect its operation. Use only trusted Internet resources to download programs.
One of these is the Ru tracker, it contains all the files, programs and even drivers for different version Windows.
Remember that you are the owner of your PC and adjust its operation to suit your convenience, therefore, responsibility for the work will rest only with you and no one else.
If you still have any misunderstandings or questions, you can find a lot of video tutorials or courses on the Internet that provide detailed information about which method to disable programs to use. But as we have already said, the most profitable option is to disable it manually in order to avoid crashes and problems with the PC. There are also many personalizer programs on the Internet that prepare lists of extensions and services that are best turned off or removed altogether.
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If when you turn on your computer, your operating system takes a very long time to load, then the problem is in those programs that open automatically. A whole bunch of applications are running at the same time. This slows down the computer significantly. Therefore you need to disable automatic start applications. We will look at the most popular methods for various systems.
Autostart programs in Windows 7. MSConfig utility.
This method is very simple. Go to the Start menu. Next in search bar enter msconfig. Open the first (and only) result.
Here you see a huge list of applications. And they all start at boot. Please review the entire list carefully. Uncheck those utilities that you do not need at startup. Then save your changes and be sure to restart your computer. The OS should load much faster.
Tip: If you accidentally disable some essential utility, don't worry! Just go back and check the boxes in the right place.
How to disable autorun through the registry?
This is the most difficult way. It is better not to do anything in the registry, as you can disrupt the operation of the computer if you do something wrong. So, open the Start menu. Below, in the search bar, enter regedit.
Then find the two Run sections. In the screenshot you can see the full paths. One of them is responsible for automatic launch for the current user, and the other for all users.
Go there and simply remove the components of those utilities that you do not need.
Programs to disable autorun
There is a utility called Autoruns, it is quite powerful. In it you can find absolutely all applications that are launched upon boot.
You can download it from this official website: https://download.sysinternals.com/files/Autoruns.zip.
Then unpack the archive and run the utility. This is what she looks like:
Go to the Everything tab. This means that it contains programs that automatically open on your computer. Afterwards, uncheck the boxes next to those that you want to disable at startup.
CCleaner utility.
This utility is convenient because, in addition to disabling autorun, it can also remove any junk from the computer, making it even more productive.
You can download it from this site: http://ccleaner.org.ua/download.
Select the required installation. If you don't know which one to choose, then choose the first one.
Disable unnecessary utilities, and they will no longer bother you the next time you start.
This is how you can easily and simply disable any program from startup. The following methods will be discussed for other versions of Windows.
How to disable autorun programs in Windows 8
Through the system partition.
Hold down keys such as Win + R.
A window like this will open. Type shell:startup, then click OK.
The current user's applications are stored here.
And if you want to open it for all users, then enter shell:common startup.
Now just click on any of the folders that you don't need on startup and delete it.
Via Task Manager
In the following versions of operating systems, automatic startup is not located in the MSConfig utility, but in the Task Manager. Call with mouse context menu on the control panel and select the item you need.
Select unnecessary application and click on the “Disconnect” button.
In them you simply remove components of unnecessary applications.
Via Scheduler
Press keys such as Win + R. This will open a window like this. Enter the name taskschd.msc, then click OK.
Each utility, including malicious ones, specifies a startup time. Review the entire list and make any necessary changes if needed.
How to disable autorun programs in Windows 10
For this operating system The methods listed for version 8 are suitable. Even the location of the folders in the registry is the same.
Advice: use any methods other than the registry. Important data is stored there and can be easily damaged. If you don't understand the registry well, it's better not to even go there.
Thus, now no unnecessary applications will interfere with the computer boot. Just don’t disable all the utilities in a row. Of these, some are extremely important for the full operation of the computer.
A macro is a set of commands that can be used to automate a repetitive task. This article describes the risks associated with using macros and provides instructions for enabling or disabling macros in the Trust Center.
For information about creating macros, see Quick Start: Creating a Macro.
Enable macros when the message bar appears
When you open a file containing macros, a yellow message bar appears with a shield icon and a button Include content. If you know the macro came from a trusted source, use the instructions below.
The picture below shows the message bar when there are macros in a file.
Enable macros in Backstage view
Another way to enable macros in a file is using a view Microsoft Office Backstage that appears after opening a tab File, when a yellow message bar is displayed.
The image below shows the command parameters Include content.
Enable macros one time when a security warning appears
By following the instructions below, you can enable macros while the file is open. If you close the file and open it again, the warning will appear again.
Open the tab File.
In the area Security Warning click the button Include content.
Select item Additional options.
In the dialog box, select the command Enable content for this session for each macro.
Click the button OK.
Change macro settings in Trust Center
Macro settings are available in the Trust Center. However, an organization administrator can change the default settings to prevent any settings from being changed.
Important:
Open the tab File.
Click Options.
Then select the items and Trust Center Settings.
IN security control center click element Macro Options.
Select the required options.
Click the button OK.
The figure below shows the area Macro Options security control center.
The next section contains more detailed description macro parameters.
Description of macro parameters
Disable all macros without notification This setting disables macros and associated security alerts.
This option disables macros without disabling security alerts that will appear when necessary. This way you can enable macros when required.
Disable all macros except digitally signed macros This setting disables macros without disabling the security alerts that will appear when they are present. However, if the macro has digital signature a trusted publisher, it runs if trust is expressed in that publisher. Otherwise, you are notified that you must enable the macro containing the digital signature and trust the publisher.
Deny or allow programmatic access to the object model from the automation client. This security setting is intended for code written to automate an Office program and manipulate the VBA environment and object model. This is the same setting per user and per app, and also denies access by default, which makes it difficult unwanted programs create malicious self-replicating code. For automation clients to access the VBA object model, the user running the code must grant access. To enable access, select the checkbox.
Note: In Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Access, the option Trust access to VBA projects object model absent.
What are macros, who creates them, and what are the security risks?
Macros automate frequently performed tasks, saving time by reducing the amount of keyboard and mouse work required. Many are created using the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) language. However, some macros pose a security risk. An attacker can insert a potentially dangerous macro into a file that can cause a virus to infect an organization's computer or network.
What is a macro and what is the security risk?
Macros automate frequently used tasks; Many of them are created using VBA and written by developers software. However, some macros may pose a security risk. An attacker with a malicious intent can insert a macro into a document or file that can deploy a virus on your computer.
Enable or disable macros in Trust Center
Macro security settings are available in the Trust Center. However, the system administrator in your organization can change the default settings to prevent any settings from being changed.
Note: When you change macro settings in Trust Center, they change only for the Office program you are using. at the moment. Macro settings do not change for all Office programs.
What 2007 Microsoft Office program are you using?
Access
Excel
Advice: Developer Developer not available, click Microsoft Office button and select Excel Options. Select category Basic and check the box.
Outlook
Do not display warnings; disable all macros. Select this option if you don't trust macros. All macros and macro safety warnings are disabled.
Warnings for signed macros; all unsigned macros are disabled This is the default option and the same as the option Disable all notification macros, but if the macro is digitally signed by a trusted publisher, the macro can run if you already trust that publisher. If the publisher is not considered reliable, you will receive a notification. This way you can choose whether to enable these signed macros and trust the publisher. All unsigned macros are disabled without notice.
Warnings for all macros. Select this option if you want to disable macros but still receive security warnings if macros are present. This way you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to enable these macros.
Do not perform security checks for macros (not recommended). This option allows all macros to run. This will leave your computer vulnerable to potentially dangerous code, so this option is not recommended.
On the menu Service select item Trust Center.
Click the element Macro Options.
Select the options you want.
PowerPoint
Advice: The Macro Security Settings dialog box can be opened from the Developer on the tape included in User Interface Microsoft Office Fluent. If tab Developer not available, click Microsoft Office button and select PowerPoint Options. Select category Basic and check the box Show Developer tab on the ribbon.
Publisher
On the menu Service select item Trust Center.
Click the element Macro Options.
Select the options you want.
Visio
On the menu Service select item Trust Center.
Click the element Macro Options.
Select the options you want.
Word
Advice: The Macro Security Settings dialog box can be opened from the Developer on the ribbon included with the Microsoft Office Fluent User Interface. If tab Developer not available, click Microsoft Office button and select Word Options . Select category Basic and check the box Show Developer tab on the ribbon.
How can Trust Center protect against unsafe macros?
Before enabling a macro in a document, Trust Center checks the following:
The macro must be digitally signed by the developer.
The digital signature must be valid.
The digital signature must be valid (not expired).
The certificate associated with the digital signature must be issued by a reputable certificate authority (CA).
The developer who signed the macro is a trusted publisher.
If Trust Center detects that any of these conditions are not met, the macro is disabled by default and a message bar appears notifying you of the potentially unsafe macro.
To enable a macro, in the Message Bar, click Options, which will open the Security Settings dialog box. For information about making decisions about macros and security, see the next section.
Note: At Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 and Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 security alerts are displayed in dialog boxes, not in the message bar.
A security alert appears asking you whether to enable or disable the macro. What should I do?
In the Security Options dialog that appears, you can enable the macro or leave it disabled. You should only enable a macro if you are sure it came from a trusted source.
Important: If you are confident that the document and macro are from a trusted source, contain a valid signature, and you no longer want to receive notifications about them, instead of lowering the security level of macros using the default settings in the Trust Center, click the item in the Security dialog box . The publisher is added to the list of trusted publishers in the Trust Center. All programs from this publisher will be considered reliable. If the macro doesn't have the correct signature, but you think it's trusted and don't want to be notified again, instead of changing the default Trust Center settings to less secure ones, it's better to move the document to Add, Delete, or Change Trusted Location mode. Macros in documents from trusted locations can run without being checked by the Trust Center system.
In each specific situation, the problem is described in the security dialog box. The table below lists possible problems and recommendations are given on what should and should not be done in each of these cases.
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The macro is not signed. Since the macro does not contain a digital signature, there is no way to identify its publisher. Therefore, it is impossible to determine how safe a macro is. |
Before you enable an unsigned macro, make sure it comes from a trusted source. Even if you don't enable the macro, you can still work with the document. |
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The macro signature is not considered reliable. The macro is potentially unsafe because it contains a valid digital signature, but the publisher that signed it is not trusted. |
You can explicitly trust the macro publisher by selecting the option in the security dialog box Trust all documents from this publisher. This option only appears if the signature is valid. Selecting this option adds the publisher to the list of trusted publishers in the Trust Center. |
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The macro signature is invalid. The macro is potentially unsafe because it contains an invalid digital signature. |
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The macro signature has expired. The macro is potentially unsafe because its digital signature has expired. |
Before you enable a macro with an expired signature, make sure it comes from a trusted source. The risk of enabling a macro is potentially reduced if you have previously used the document without any security issues. |
Windows 8, like its predecessors, has on board a set of tools for solving many problems without the use of third-party software. So, immediately after installing the system, you will be able to view web resources in Internet Explorer, listen to music through the built-in Windows Media Player, synchronize files to different devices via OneDrive, send email and manage things with using Windows Live, etc. These features are provided to you by our own Windows components 8.
One part of the system components is enabled by default, the other is disabled. Their set depends on the tasks performed on the PC, so the choice of what to install and what not to install is left to the user.
In systems prior to Windows 8, each component could have 2 states - “enabled” and “disabled”. The G8 introduced the ability to physically remove components from the distribution. This is done using the DISM utility at the stage of preparing the system for installation, for example, to reduce the volume Windows folders or increasing the level of system security. The removed component will have the status “disabled with removal of payload”. To make it available again, Microsoft recommends installing system updates, copying the required component from another computer or Windows distribution.
Let’s leave the topic of physically removing Windows 8 components to the specialists, and let’s figure out how to enable and disable them ourselves.
How to manage system components
Enabling and disabling components in Windows 8/8.1 is done in the same way as in the “seven” - using special means management. You can launch it through the Programs and Features control panel applet, through search, or through the Run program. Let's consider all the methods.
Launching the Windows 8 Feature Management Tool through Programs and Features
- Click right click mouse on the “Windows” button in the lower left corner of the screen. Select Programs and Features.
- Click on the right side of the “Turn Windows features on or off” window.
Launching Windows 8 Feature Management via Search
- Move the cursor to the upper left corner of the screen and slide down. Select “Search” from the sidebar.
- Type the phrase “Turn features on or off” or “enable features” in the search bar and launch the found application.
Launch the Windows 8 Feature Management Tool using Run
- Select “Run” from the context menu of the “Windows” button or click Windows keys+ R. Enter the command in the “Open” line OptionalFeatures and click OK.
Turning components on or off
As a result of the above steps, the “Windows Components” window will open. Whatever has a checkbox next to it is currently installed and can be used. Partially installed elements are marked with dots, while uninstalled elements are not marked at all.
To enable a component, select its checkbox and click OK. You can watch the installation progress on the screen:
Disabling features is the opposite—instead of checking a box, you need to uncheck it.
The system will warn you about possible malfunctions of other components and programs. So, Internet shutdown Explorer can cause crashes for a variety of applications that use it. Even despite the fact that Microsoft officially allowed the removal of this browser back in Windows 7.
If you are sure that disabling the component will not harm you, click OK.
After this you will also have to restart your computer.
What should I do if a Windows 8 or 8.1 component does not turn on?
Perhaps this is the case that we mentioned above: the component cannot be enabled because it is physically removed from the hard drive. You can find out if this is so using system utility DISM.
- Expand the context menu of the “Windows” button and click “ Command line(administrator)” – this will launch command console with administrative rights.
- To get a list of components by name and their status (enabled, disabled, action pending, disabled with payload removed), enter the command DISM /online /get-features /format:table and press Enter. The data in the console window will be displayed as a table.
- If you know the name of the component you are interested in and need more detailed information about it, run the command DISM /online /get-featureinfo /featurename:xx. Instead of xx you need to enter the name of the component. For example, if we are interested in “Service Management for NFS”, we would write DISM /online /get-featureinfo /featurename:NFS-Administration and click Enter. If this component is not in the system, we will receive a notification that it is “Disabled with the removal of useful data.”
You can restore the necessary data if you do not know which file or group of files makes up the required component by installing updates (Windows Update)
or Windows reinstallation with data storage. To reinstall, insert the disc with original copy Windows 8 or 8.1 of the same bitness and version as yours, and run the installation from under a running system. When prompted to select its type, click “Update.”
Your settings and files will not be lost anywhere, and missing components will be restored.
