Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do
not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as
at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future.

I have Windows XP

Many thanks

GordonJar wrote:
> Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do
> not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as
> at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future.
>
> I have Windows XP
>
> Many thanks

Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an
email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start
Menu>Programs>Startup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there
is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only
delete the shortcut, not the program.

If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System
Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows.

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab
and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply
and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you
do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box
that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".

Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop
processes. Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter]

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

I looked in startup and there is no OE there.

I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that
requires to send an email.

Thanks Gordon

"Malke" wrote:

> GordonJar wrote:
> > Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do
> > not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as
> > at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future.
> >
> > I have Windows XP
> >
> > Many thanks
>
> Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an
> email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start
> Menu>Programs>Startup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there
> is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only
> delete the shortcut, not the program.
>
> If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System
> Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows.
>
> Start>Run>msconfig [enter]
>
> This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab
> and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply
> and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you
> do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box
> that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".
>
> Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop
> processes. Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter]
>
> How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

GordonJar wrote:
> I looked in startup and there is no OE there.
>
> I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that
> requires to send an email.

Well Gordon, *something* is calling it. Since I can't see your computer,
you'll need to do some more work to determine what that "something" is.

1. Make sure the computer is virus/malware-free:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

2. If the computer is clean, do clean-boot troubleshooting:
Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
Clean-boot advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434

3. As always, try and answer The First Question Of Troubleshooting: what
changed between the time things worked and the time they didn't?


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there.
"GordonJar" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:58165261-999C-4021-840F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I looked in startup and there is no OE there.
>
> I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that
> requires to send an email.
>
> Thanks Gordon
>
> "Malke" wrote:
>
>> GordonJar wrote:
>> > Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically.
>> > I do
>> > not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening
>> > automatically as
>> > at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future.
>> >
>> > I have Windows XP
>> >
>> > Many thanks
>>
>> Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an
>> email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start
>> Menu>Programs>Startup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there
>> is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only
>> delete the shortcut, not the program.
>>
>> If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System
>> Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows.
>>
>> Start>Run>msconfig [enter]
>>
>> This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab
>> and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply
>> and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you
>> do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box
>> that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".
>>
>> Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop
>> processes. Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter]
>>
>> How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
>>
>>
>> Malke
>> --
>> Elephant Boy Computers
>> www.elephantboycomputers.com
>> "Don't Panic!"
>> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>>

If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until I
find the one responsible am I likely to upset the system and have a major
disaster on my hands ? As I am sure your solution is right. It's just I am
rather thick when it comes to these sort of things.

Thanks

"Malke" wrote:

> GordonJar wrote:
> > I looked in startup and there is no OE there.
> >
> > I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that
> > requires to send an email.
>
> Well Gordon, *something* is calling it. Since I can't see your computer,
> you'll need to do some more work to determine what that "something" is.
>
> 1. Make sure the computer is virus/malware-free:
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> 2. If the computer is clean, do clean-boot troubleshooting:
> Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
> Clean-boot advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434
>
> 3. As always, try and answer The First Question Of Troubleshooting: what
> changed between the time things worked and the time they didn't?
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

GordonJar wrote:
> If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until I
> find the one responsible am I likely to upset the system and have a major
> disaster on my hands ? As I am sure your solution is right. It's just I am
> rather thick when it comes to these sort of things.

You need to look up the things you find in Startup. An easy way to do
this is by Googling the item or you can also look things up at the links
I'll give you below. Don't disable anything you don't understand! The
following links will help you decide if something is necessary, or you
can ask here.

For instance, Outlook Express will not show up as "Outlook Express". It
will show up as "msimn.exe".

http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - What loads at Startup?
http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm
http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm

Repeat warning: Do not disable *Processes* with msconfig.


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as
it is, as I have insufficient knowledge.

Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble.

"Unknown" wrote:

> In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there.
> "GordonJar" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:58165261-999C-4021-840F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I looked in startup and there is no OE there.
> >
> > I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that
> > requires to send an email.
> >
> > Thanks Gordon
> >
> > "Malke" wrote:
> >
> >> GordonJar wrote:
> >> > Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically.
> >> > I do
> >> > not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening
> >> > automatically as
> >> > at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future.
> >> >
> >> > I have Windows XP
> >> >
> >> > Many thanks
> >>
> >> Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an
> >> email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start
> >> Menu>Programs>Startup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there
> >> is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only
> >> delete the shortcut, not the program.
> >>
> >> If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System
> >> Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows.
> >>
> >> Start>Run>msconfig [enter]
> >>
> >> This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab
> >> and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply
> >> and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you
> >> do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box
> >> that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".
> >>
> >> Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop
> >> processes. Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter]
> >>
> >> How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
> >>
> >>
> >> Malke
> >> --
> >> Elephant Boy Computers
> >> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> >> "Don't Panic!"
> >> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
> >>
>
>
>

In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for
a home page?
"GordonJar" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:7EDECF8E-902A-478E-B158-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying
> as
> it is, as I have insufficient knowledge.
>
> Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble.
>
> "Unknown" wrote:
>
>> In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there.
>> "GordonJar" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:58165261-999C-4021-840F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >I looked in startup and there is no OE there.
>> >
>> > I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any
>> > that
>> > requires to send an email.
>> >
>> > Thanks Gordon
>> >
>> > "Malke" wrote:
>> >
>> >> GordonJar wrote:
>> >> > Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens
>> >> > automatically.
>> >> > I do
>> >> > not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening
>> >> > automatically as
>> >> > at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future.
>> >> >
>> >> > I have Windows XP
>> >> >
>> >> > Many thanks
>> >>
>> >> Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an
>> >> email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start
>> >> Menu>Programs>Startup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If
>> >> there
>> >> is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only
>> >> delete the shortcut, not the program.
>> >>
>> >> If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System
>> >> Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows.
>> >>
>> >> Start>Run>msconfig [enter]
>> >>
>> >> This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup
>> >> tab
>> >> and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply
>> >> and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time
>> >> you
>> >> do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the
>> >> box
>> >> that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".
>> >>
>> >> Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop
>> >> processes. Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter]
>> >>
>> >> How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
>> >> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Malke
>> >> --
>> >> Elephant Boy Computers
>> >> www.elephantboycomputers.com
>> >> "Don't Panic!"
>> >> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser
in this browser the home page is :-
http://bt.yahoo.com
and Outlook Express opens as well.

I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :-

http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2...=2057&_lang=EN
http://www.google.co.uk/

Thankyou

"Unknown" wrote:

> In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for
> a home page?
> "GordonJar" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:7EDECF8E-902A-478E-B158-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying
> > as
> > it is, as I have insufficient knowledge.
> >
> > Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble.
> >
> > "Unknown" wrote:
> >
> >> In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there.
> >> "GordonJar" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:58165261-999C-4021-840F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >I looked in startup and there is no OE there.
> >> >
> >> > I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any
> >> > that
> >> > requires to send an email.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks Gordon
> >> >
> >> > "Malke" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> GordonJar wrote:
> >> >> > Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens
> >> >> > automatically.
> >> >> > I do
> >> >> > not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening
> >> >> > automatically as
> >> >> > at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I have Windows XP
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Many thanks
> >> >>
> >> >> Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an
> >> >> email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start
> >> >> Menu>Programs>Startup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If
> >> >> there
> >> >> is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only
> >> >> delete the shortcut, not the program.
> >> >>
> >> >> If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System
> >> >> Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows.
> >> >>
> >> >> Start>Run>msconfig [enter]
> >> >>
> >> >> This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup
> >> >> tab
> >> >> and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply
> >> >> and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time
> >> >> you
> >> >> do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the
> >> >> box
> >> >> that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".
> >> >>
> >> >> Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop
> >> >> processes. Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter]
> >> >>
> >> >> How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
> >> >> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Malke
> >> >> --
> >> >> Elephant Boy Computers
> >> >> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> >> >> "Don't Panic!"
> >> >> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>