msconfig start up

placidarc · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:46 pm Post subject: msconfig start up

In my msconfig startup there are several unchecked programs which I will never want to startup automatically. Is there any way to remove these.
Mike

pasquanel · Joined: Jun 20, 2005 Posts: 507 Location: Maine

Safest and easiest way I know of is a program called WinPatrol.
Getting the Plus version is worth the one time donation.

WinPatrol

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 1546 Location: Central FL, USA

Mike,
YES, there is a Script that allows you to remove those.

I have it somewhere, but right now I'm on my Vista HD and it's not available to me.
(it's elsewhere)

I have no idea where I got the program, but you're welcome to it.
Now, I just have to find it and figure out the best way to get it to you.

I'll be back. Watch your PM's.

The Doctor Cool

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 1546 Location: Central FL, USA

OK! I had to reconnect my XP drive and do some pretty exhaustive searching.

The file you want is a VBScript, and I originally found it on "Kellys Korner".
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Right column, line 148.
Just click the entry to download the file.

The actual name of the file you'll receive is:
msconfigdisabled.vbs

It walks you down thru the list of disabled programs and lets you delete them one at a time, or keep them if you like.

I'm constantly having to clean up my own Startup folder, as so many programs want to jump in there when you install them.

I wish more people would become aware of MSCONFIG/Startup and learn how to use this thing to keep their computer(s) running more efficiently.

Good Luck,
Doc Cool

Alarmboy · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:42 am Post subject:

Placidarc,

I have been using Mike Lin's Startup Control Manager to disable and/or delete startup apps for years, without any trouble.

You can even recover deleted entries if you need to, or move an entry from one startup location to another, and even create new startup entries.

You can find it here:

http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml

zlim · Joined: Mar 11, 2005 Posts: 2636

'nother vote for startup monitor and startup control panel from Mike Lin. Those are the first two programs I put on because it stops things like adobe, real player, etc. running at startup.

PhotoCarp · Joined: Sep 06, 2007 Posts: 109

CodeStuff Starter. It also shows all running processes ala Task Manager as well as all services.
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/starter.html

placidarc · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:42 pm Post subject:

Hi Everyone.
Many thanks for all the suggestions. I'm sure one of them will suit my needs.
Mike

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 1546 Location: Central FL, USA

I still back up my entire C: drive to a single DVD, because I don't load down my HD with tons of needless software, like all those cutesy little "Feel Good" programs.

That little script is so tiny, that you could keep it on a floppy disk or flash drive and not even have to install it on your PC, for it to do its job.
And how often would you need to run it anyway?

Oh well, different strokes for different folks.

Good Luck to ya!

Doc Cool

ego · Joined: Feb 04, 2005 Posts: 9

I use a free program called MSConfig Cleanup..get it here...

http://www.get-in-control.com/msconfig-cleanup/