Unable to Enable / Disable Windows features in Vista

[Jacob.d]

I am unable to enable/disable features of Windows Vista through

Panel configuration -> Programs and Features -> Enable/Disable Windows features (left)

The window opens, which should list the possibilities (message "Please wait"). However, after about twenty seconds, the message fades, and the window remains hopelessly empty.

[Rajesh4mLA]

Have you installed SP1? It solves many of the bugs which was included in Vista. Try installing SP1 and see if it still continues.

[Jacob.d]

Yes, I have installed SP1. I am having Vista Home Edition. Should I reinstall everything. I can do so, I have the CD's with me. And also, I have dual booted with Windows XP Professional. Hope this will help you.

[Ashok.M]

If you go in panel configuration in the menu under "administrative tools", you will have access to windows ( "services" and "services component"), by right click and properties, you can choose Auto Start Manual, or not start at all

Be careful not to touch services that you know (there are a whole list, which you probably will not recognize a small part, except if you are more aligned than me)

[Nihir]

Just see what is in memory and is interfering the system: antivirus, firewall and various utilities. Also I suppose that Windows Defender should be turned off (completely).

[Jacob.d]

Thanks for your responses, will try that later on.