Turning+Windows+Features+On+and+Off

“**Always hidden.”** That is what Microsoft’s motto about its operating systems should be. If you want it, if you need it, it is always there. **__Always hidden.__**
 * Turning Windows Features On and Off **

This is a way to access and turn on or off additional features in Vista or Windows 7. This hidden tip starts at the Run line. Just press **Windows key + R** and your Run box will pop up.

When the box pops up type without the Quotes “**optionalfeatures** “

If you get one of those messages:- “I need you your permission blah blah blah” warning boxes, just left-click on **Continue**.



A box will pop up with all kinds of features in it. What you want to do is go down the list and put a tick/checkmark next to the features that you would like to turn on. For instance, the very first one is Games.



Now there are a lot of features on there that you may not understand. One would think that since they are described as “optional features”, checking one that you might not understand should not hinder you in any way. Having said that you are a lot better off doing a little research before you do anything, even if it seems like it is harmless.