How to disable unrequired Modules/Extensions in Magento v1

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How to disable unrequired Modules/Extensions in Magento v1

Magento comes with a bunch of already installed and activated Modules and Extensions right out of the box.

Using as little extensions as possible will help keep your store streamlined and fast. Similarly if there are modules you don’t need, disable them. To disable modules:

1) Log into the Magento Admin Panel and navigate to: System >> Configuration >> select Advanced on the left panel >> Advanced where you'll find the Disable Modules Output tool:

2) Select “Disable” next to the Modules/Extensions you don’t need.

3) Click on Save Config.

Magento stores all settings in it's database, so some module XMLs may be still included, even if the module is disabled through the Magento Admin Panel.

With that in mind, to fully disable Modules/Extensions, you'll need to change it's XML (config file) by opening it, and changing it's active status to false.

Config files are located in: your /magento-install-dir/app/etc/modules

Example:

To fully disable: MyUnrequiredModule you will need to:

1) Disable it with the Disable Modules Output tool, as explained above.

2) Change: /magento-install-dir/app/etc/modules/MyUnrequiredModule.xml

from:

<?xml version="1.0"?>

<config>
    <modules>
        <MyUnrequiredModule>
            <active>true</active>
            <codePool>community</codePool>
            <depends>
                <Mage_Core />
            </depends>
        </MyUnrequiredModule>
    </modules>
</config>

to:

<?xml version="1.0"?>

<config>
    <modules>
        <MyUnrequiredModule>
            <active>false</active>
            <codePool>community</codePool>
            <depends>
                <Mage_Core />
            </depends>
        </MyUnrequiredModule>
    </modules>
</config>

That's how you disable unrequired Modules/Extensions in Magento v1.

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How to disable unrequired Modules/Extensions in Magento v1

How to disable unrequired Modules/Extensions in Magento v1

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