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06-21-2007, 09:35 AM
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Eliminate start programs
This site is a God send, and I know that someone out there can help me. I want to eliminate the programs that load up onto the task bar. I know I have to edit my registry, as I did it years ago, but have forgotten which file to go to in regedit. Every software program I load onto my computer always wants to load at start, and it slows down my start up time.
Please help, WON36 |
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06-21-2007, 09:41 AM
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There are a couple places in the registry for startup items.
Check out HKLM\Software\Micorosoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Also check out HKCU\Software\Micorosoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Check the Startup folder in your Start menu. Services are a different issue; to get to them, right-click on My Computer and select Manage. Shutting down unnecessary startup programs and services is one of the first things I do with a new computer. |
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06-21-2007, 10:33 AM
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This program may help.
http://www.windowsstartup.com/ |
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06-21-2007, 10:39 AM
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For Services, I used the Safe list of changes.
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm |
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06-21-2007, 10:52 AM
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I always start with the program itself and see if it has an option to Not start on start up. Heck, even many Norton products have that capabilities.
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06-22-2007, 07:17 AM
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Location: Alberta - Canada
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I concur with TwoRails; Check the program itself first (Options/Properties) for the ability to disable "Load program on startup"
Failing that, use MSCONFIG - Startup tab. (Start, Run, msconfig) Caveat: KNOW what the parameters/consequences are for a program/utility/service before using this (or any method/program) to disable items. Failing that, (considering the Caveat above) then take the registry route.
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