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Ed from AZ
I want to create a new user profile with few few processes running. I
often use my laptop computer in an environment where I do not have a
WiFi connection, but my various programs are constantly searching for
a connection to call home and check for updates. There's also many
functions and programs I do not need to run in this environment.
I don't really care if the new profile is Admin, Power User, or
Limited User - I just don't want these things running. I have a VB6
program I run in this environment which accesses Word and Excel, and
I've had crashes because too many things are going on!
My Spyware Terminator scan gives me a list of all the running
processes and the programs they are associated with. With my very
limited knowlege of XP Pro, I'm thinking I could just create a new
profile, and then use msconfig to change the StartUp to not include
these processes. Is this the best way? Any input is welcome.
Ed
often use my laptop computer in an environment where I do not have a
WiFi connection, but my various programs are constantly searching for
a connection to call home and check for updates. There's also many
functions and programs I do not need to run in this environment.
I don't really care if the new profile is Admin, Power User, or
Limited User - I just don't want these things running. I have a VB6
program I run in this environment which accesses Word and Excel, and
I've had crashes because too many things are going on!
My Spyware Terminator scan gives me a list of all the running
processes and the programs they are associated with. With my very
limited knowlege of XP Pro, I'm thinking I could just create a new
profile, and then use msconfig to change the StartUp to not include
these processes. Is this the best way? Any input is welcome.
Ed