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Microsoft to enable users to disable Print
Written by Network News Journal Staff   
Friday, 06 March 2009


MICROSOFT IS DEVELOPING A FEATURE for Windows 7 that will allow users to turn off Internet Explorer and other key Microsoft programs.

The new feature is a major step for the Microsoft, which has been accused by competitors and regulators of forcing consumers to run its own software, squeezing rivals' offerings out of the marketplace.

The new design will make it easier for users to remove any traces of Internet Explorer from their desktop, although the software will remain installed on the computer, and allow them to run other browsers more smoothly.

Microsoft will allow users to disable additional applications as well including:

  • Windows Media Player
  • Windows Media Center
  • Windows DVD Maker
  • Internet Explorer 8
  • Windows Search
  • Handwriting Recognition (through the Tablet PC Components option)
  • Windows Gadget Platform
  • Fax and Scan
  • XPS Viewer and Services (including the Virtual Print Driver)
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