tarting Accessibility Programs Automatically When Windows Starts

Utility Manager is an accessibility utility that enables users to check the status of accessibility programs (Microsoft Magnifier, Narrator, On-Screen Keyboard) and to start or stop them. If you are logged onto your computer with an owner account you can choose to start accessibility programs automatically when Windows starts.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1 On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Select Utility Manager.
 To open Utility Manager:
  • Press the Windows logo key +U.
2 In the Name list:
  • Select a program.
 In the Name list:
  • Select a program by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key.
3 Under Options:
  • Select the Start automatically when Windows starts check box.

Note:  To cancel the automatic start, clear the Start automatically when Windows starts check box.

 Under Options:
  • Select the Start automatically when Windows starts check box by pressing ALT+W.

Note:  To cancel the automatic start, clear the Start automatically when Windows starts check box, by pressing ALT+W.

4 Repeat for each utility you want to start when Windows starts. Repeat for each utility you want to start when Windows starts.
5 Select OK. Press ENTER.