There seem to be a couple of apps that are starting automatically at
startup. I've check the startup folder and don't see them in there. I did
have a registry utility which listed several of them as running at start
up - I'm assuming based on keys in the registry.

How would I stop them from running automatically?

"David C. Holley" <David.C.Holley> said this in news item
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> There seem to be a couple of apps that are starting automatically at
> startup. I've check the startup folder and don't see them in there. I did
> have a registry utility which listed several of them as running at start
> up - I'm assuming based on keys in the registry.
>
> How would I stop them from running automatically?

Click Start / Run, then type msconfig.exe to see all Startup Tasks and to
disable them if desired.

The best way is to go in the applications themselves and find the option
to have it run at boot time and disable it from there. If you can't
find it in the application's options you can try these:

http://codestuff.tripod.com/

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb963902.aspx
Autoruns for Windows

Be *very* careful with Autoruns, don't disable things that you are
unsure of as this might prevent you from successfully booting the computer!

John

David C. Holley wrote:
> There seem to be a couple of apps that are starting automatically at
> startup. I've check the startup folder and don't see them in there. I did
> have a registry utility which listed several of them as running at start
> up - I'm assuming based on keys in the registry.
>
> How would I stop them from running automatically?
>
>

"David C. Holley" <David.C.Holley> wrote in
news:(E-Mail Removed):

> There seem to be a couple of apps that are starting
> automatically at startup. I've check the startup folder and
> don't see them in there. I did have a registry utility
> which listed several of them as running at start up - I'm
> assuming based on keys in the registry.
>
> How would I stop them from running automatically?

There are /many/ "startup managers". TOO many to choose from!
MSConfig is "sort of" one of them but gives you VERY little
information about the processes and the design is a little messy
and confusing IMHO.

Autoruns is very good but I found it a little complex to fully
decipher and comprehend.
I'd suggest this one:

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

It has excellent reviews, and is very simple and easy to use -
just READ THE WHOLE PAGE (maybe even save it for reference, it's
short) before doing anything!

WinPatrol (freeware)

http://www.winpatrol.com/



"David C. Holley" <David.C.Holley> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> There seem to be a couple of apps that are starting automatically at
> startup. I've check the startup folder and don't see them in there. I did
> have a registry utility which listed several of them as running at start
> up - I'm assuming based on keys in the registry.
>
> How would I stop them from running automatically?
>

Disabled Messenger: Tools>Options>Preferences unchecked box; Run Windows
Messenger when Windows Starts. No problem, removed from System Configuration
Utility>Start up. (msconfig)

Tried to remove other program from Start Up via (msconfig), and disabling
start up item. System Utility enters selective start up mode and promts me to
restart in normal mode. Program still in start up after reboot.

"Pegasus [MVP]" wrote:

>
>
> "David C. Holley" <David.C.Holley> said this in news item
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > There seem to be a couple of apps that are starting automatically at
> > startup. I've check the startup folder and don't see them in there. I did
> > have a registry utility which listed several of them as running at start
> > up - I'm assuming based on keys in the registry.
> >
> > How would I stop them from running automatically?
>
> Click Start / Run, then type msconfig.exe to see all Startup Tasks and to
> disable them if desired.
>
> .
>

On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 18:25:38 -0500, "David C. Holley" <David.C.Holley>
wrote:

>There seem to be a couple of apps that are starting automatically at
>startup. I've check the startup folder and don't see them in there. I did
>have a registry utility which listed several of them as running at start
>up - I'm assuming based on keys in the registry.
>
>How would I stop them from running automatically?
>

Have a look here http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml

I've checked both and can't see any 'Autorun features' on the two offending
applications.

"John John - MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> The best way is to go in the applications themselves and find the option
> to have it run at boot time and disable it from there. If you can't find
> it in the application's options you can try these:
>
> http://codestuff.tripod.com/
>
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb963902.aspx
> Autoruns for Windows
>
> Be *very* careful with Autoruns, don't disable things that you are unsure
> of as this might prevent you from successfully booting the computer!
>
> John
>
> David C. Holley wrote:
>> There seem to be a couple of apps that are starting automatically at
>> startup. I've check the startup folder and don't see them in there. I did
>> have a registry utility which listed several of them as running at start
>> up - I'm assuming based on keys in the registry.
>>
>> How would I stop them from running automatically?

They usually aren't called "autorun features."

Which particular programs are you referencing? Perhaps someone here has
experience with them.

David C. Holley wrote:
> I've checked both and can't see any 'Autorun features' on the two
> offending applications.
>
> "John John - MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> The best way is to go in the applications themselves and find the
>> option to have it run at boot time and disable it from there. If
>> you can't find it in the application's options you can try these:
>>
>> http://codestuff.tripod.com/
>>
>> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb963902.aspx
>> Autoruns for Windows
>>
>> Be *very* careful with Autoruns, don't disable things that you are
>> unsure of as this might prevent you from successfully booting the
>> computer! John
>>
>> David C. Holley wrote:
>>> There seem to be a couple of apps that are starting automatically at
>>> startup. I've check the startup folder and don't see them in there.
>>> I did have a registry utility which listed several of them as
>>> running at start up - I'm assuming based on keys in the registry.
>>>
>>> How would I stop them from running automatically?

There are several ways a program can start at bootup. To stop them if not in
msconfig startup (or if they return
after reboot) you need to edit the registry.
Start---run---regedit---ok---Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES\Software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run
and delete it there.

"David C. Holley" <David.C.Holley> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> I've checked both and can't see any 'Autorun features' on the two
> offending applications.
>
> "John John - MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> The best way is to go in the applications themselves and find the option
>> to have it run at boot time and disable it from there. If you can't find
>> it in the application's options you can try these:
>>
>> http://codestuff.tripod.com/
>>
>> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb963902.aspx
>> Autoruns for Windows
>>
>> Be *very* careful with Autoruns, don't disable things that you are unsure
>> of as this might prevent you from successfully booting the computer!
>>
>> John
>>
>> David C. Holley wrote:
>>> There seem to be a couple of apps that are starting automatically at
>>> startup. I've check the startup folder and don't see them in there. I
>>> did have a registry utility which listed several of them as running at
>>> start up - I'm assuming based on keys in the registry.
>>>
>>> How would I stop them from running automatically?
>
>