Where else and how else can I disable items other than in MSCONFIG under
WindowsXP?

Greetings --

In the registry, primarily. MSConfig was designed as a
troubleshooting tool, not a system tweaker.

In most cases, with "well-mannered" applications, it's usually as
simple as opening the undesired program and deselecting the option to
"display icon in the system tray" or to "start when Windows starts."

Additionally, Look in the C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Start Menu\Programs\Start Up and C:\Documents and
Settings\username\Start Menu\Programs\Start Up folders, and in the
system registry, primarily in the
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;310560


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"Ritter197" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Where else and how else can I disable items other than in MSCONFIG
> under
> WindowsXP?
>
>

"Ritter197" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:vNudnWebxfmqe7LcRVn-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Where else and how else can I disable items other than in MSCONFIG under
> WindowsXP?
>
>

If it's not under startup or services in MSCONFIG, you can try the registry
under hkey_local_machine -- software -- Microsoft --windows -- current
version -- run (I think I got the sequence right...)

It can also be starting in the registry under Current User instead of Local
Machine.

If you're not comfortable poking around in the registry, there are programs
that you can use to enable/disable startup programs, and the advantage is
that you can get things back again if you need them. If you delete things in
the registry and don't have a backup, they're gone forever.

Bruce, that was most helpful. Thanks


"Bruce Chambers" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Greetings --
>
> In the registry, primarily. MSConfig was designed as a
> troubleshooting tool, not a system tweaker.
>
> In most cases, with "well-mannered" applications, it's usually as
> simple as opening the undesired program and deselecting the option to
> "display icon in the system tray" or to "start when Windows starts."
>
> Additionally, Look in the C:\Documents and Settings\All
> Users\Start Menu\Programs\Start Up and C:\Documents and
> Settings\username\Start Menu\Programs\Start Up folders, and in the
> system registry, primarily in the
> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and
> HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys.
>
> How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;310560
>
>
> Bruce Chambers
> --
> Help us help you:
> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
> having both at once. - RAH
>
>
> "Ritter197" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:vNudnWebxfmqe7LcRVn-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Where else and how else can I disable items other than in MSCONFIG
> > under
> > WindowsXP?
> >
> >
>
>

I am familiar with the Registry. Shall look there too.

Thanks


"D.Currie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "Ritter197" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:vNudnWebxfmqe7LcRVn-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Where else and how else can I disable items other than in MSCONFIG under
> > WindowsXP?
> >
> >
>
> If it's not under startup or services in MSCONFIG, you can try the
registry
> under hkey_local_machine -- software -- Microsoft --windows -- current
> version -- run (I think I got the sequence right...)
>
> It can also be starting in the registry under Current User instead of
Local
> Machine.
>
> If you're not comfortable poking around in the registry, there are
programs
> that you can use to enable/disable startup programs, and the advantage is
> that you can get things back again if you need them. If you delete things
in
> the registry and don't have a backup, they're gone forever.
>
>

On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 21:56:10 -0400, "Ritter197"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Where else and how else can I disable items other than in MSCONFIG under
>WindowsXP?

What is it that you're trying to disable?

Heres another way to disable services. This way will
change how services run each time you boot up. start
control panel, select performance and maintenance, select
administation. If you want to learn about each service go
to http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm If your
interested in improving performance follow grid for
use "save mode" heading.
If your haven't receieved sp2 yet, once you finish
changing your services. Go to windows update and re set
automatic.

>-----Original Message-----
>Where else and how else can I disable items other than
in MSCONFIG under
>WindowsXP?
>
>
>.
>

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"CS" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 21:56:10 -0400, "Ritter197"
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
> >Where else and how else can I disable items other than in MSCONFIG under
> >WindowsXP?
>
> What is it that you're trying to disable?
>

Thanks a lot for the info.

I am hesitant about SP2, read too many concerns about holes in it, both here
in the newsgroups and in PCMAG and Maximum PC.


"larry" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:1c5901c48d04$f0cdc7e0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Heres another way to disable services. This way will
> change how services run each time you boot up. start
> control panel, select performance and maintenance, select
> administation. If you want to learn about each service go
> to http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm If your
> interested in improving performance follow grid for
> use "save mode" heading.
> If your haven't receieved sp2 yet, once you finish
> changing your services. Go to windows update and re set
> automatic.
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Where else and how else can I disable items other than
> in MSCONFIG under
> >WindowsXP?
> >
> >
> >.
> >

In windowsxp I see not the sequence you mention re control panel etc.


"larry" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:1c5901c48d04$f0cdc7e0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Heres another way to disable services. This way will
> change how services run each time you boot up. start
> control panel, select performance and maintenance, select
> administation. If you want to learn about each service go
> to http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm If your
> interested in improving performance follow grid for
> use "save mode" heading.
> If your haven't receieved sp2 yet, once you finish
> changing your services. Go to windows update and re set
> automatic.
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Where else and how else can I disable items other than
> in MSCONFIG under
> >WindowsXP?
> >
> >
> >.
> >