How to delete Windows Screen Magnifier?

[Charlie McDonald]

When I use the magnifier app (to read a clipped article on the forum) it drives the image and the computer crazy--flickering, blacking, blanking.
No, those aren't the cuss words I use, but I'd like to as the machine goes back to the lock screen and I start over; at least it doesn't die.

The app isn't listed under programs, nothing there to delete.
How does one delete programs other than those listed in the control panel?

[Jack Stoner]

What operating system (e.g. Win 7? Win 8.1?, etc).

But, from what I find Microsoft does not offer a way to completely delete it.

If I want to look at something bigger, I do it in my browser (Internet Explorer).

[Charlie McDonald]

Oops, Windows 8.1.
I did find the file location but am told that I can't delete it without permission. That seems humorous.

I'll look in Chrome for a way to do the same thing and avoid the Windows program.

Thanks, Jack.

[Carl Kilmer]

In Chrome, just click the 3 little black lines in upper right corner,
go down to zoom and you can make it any size you need. Because
of my bad eyesight, I have to use at least 150% on a 25" monitor.

[Charlie McDonald]

Carl, you made it so easy. This applies more easily than the Windows thing.
Here I was looking for extensions that change browser and tracking etc.

Thanks.

[Richard Sinkler]

Does it say you can't delete it without permission because some with adminitrato rights has to do it? If so, create an administrator account in the user section of control panel, or give yourself administrator priveledges. I suggset a different administrator account due to Wiz' info that hackers can exploit your computer if you set yourself as the administrator. If you give yourself admin priveledges, do what you have to do and change yourself back to just a user. If you are the only listed as a user on the computer, you should be able to do the things I mentioned. At least I have always been able too. I even went so far as to giving the adminstrator a different name just in case hackers can get in through there. I used names of friends that are not real common.

Now, if this is not the problem, ignore what I wrote, well, don't ignore it. I think it's good advice.

[Charlie McDonald]

Finding it thru properties and file location, delete yielded this:


TrustedInstaller sounds like he's kin to big brother. So I decided to adhere to your suggestion, Richard, and it just gets stranger.
I right-clicked it on APPS, did the same thing, and poof, it's gone, answering my greater question about what to do with other apps when they go corrupt, not wanting them present at all. Apparently, you just have to keep trying.

Windows just keeps getting weirder.

Chrome Zoom works great. Can read the article on Greg Leisz and change pages without having to disable it unless I want to.

[Dave Potter]

When I use the magnifier app (to read a clipped article on the forum) it drives the image and the computer crazy--flickering, blacking, blanking....How does one delete programs other than those listed in the control panel?

Charlie, I'm somewhat confused (as usual). I'd never tried using that before, but when I did just now, I didn't get the issues you listed...that points to a video driver problem, I think. But I mostly wonder why you want to delete it. If for any reason it doesn't do what you need, why not simply avoid using it? It appears to be integral to the OS, and Windows never allows parts of the OS to be deleted without major objections.

You may or may not be aware that you can adjust the size of everything on your monitor using the built-in display options that don't involve the dread Magnifier. On the desktop, right-click an open area, look for "Personalize", left-click it, and look for a link for "Display" (at least that's how in Win7) - click that, and you should see some options for 100%/125%/150% sizing choices. Since my screen resolution is 2560X 1440, I have mine set to 125%.

[Charlie McDonald]

It seems all I've deleted is the shortcut. I've got what I need now. Thanks, all.

[Wiz Feinberg]

FYI: The Windows TrustedInstaller service runs with higher permissions than an Administrator account. There are ways to work around this and change or delete files created or maintained by it. But, they are not obvious and require jumping through numerous hoops.

I have done this on my own Windows 7 PC. I had to access the hidden true Administrator account to proceed. You must have next to System privileges to dink with the TrustedInstaller.

[Charlie McDonald]

FYI: The Windows TrustedInstaller service runs with higher permissions.... You must have next to System privileges to dink with the TrustedInstaller.

I think that's above my pay grade....

[Wiz Feinberg]

FYI: The Windows TrustedInstaller service runs with higher permissions.... You must have next to System privileges to dink with the TrustedInstaller.

I think that's above my pay grade....

I only mentioned it for "transparency" purposes, as required by Article 3176:2015:000F:AC08 of the Galactic Computer Sciences "Didulgence and Dissemination of Behind The Scenes Knowledge" Charter.

[Charlie McDonald]

Ah, I thought it might have something to do with the Shadow Proclamation.