How to Stop "System Configuration Utility?"

[Al]

I got a Dell Inspiron 2200 - very cheap and very good.

I fiddled with msconfig to stop some of the many, many
processes running. Now, at boot, a series of windows
open the first being the "system Configuration Utility."

How can I stop these?

PS. Where can I find a list of the processes that I
can stop?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

When you see the "Selective startup" reminder by the System Configuration
utility, check the option "Don't show......." and press OK. If that does not
help, see this page:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_nomsconfig.htm


How to troubleshoot by using the System Configuration utility in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560

 

[S.Sengupta]

When it shows, check the 'don't show this again' box and exit.

See:-
'Disable MSConfig Selective Startup Screen'

http://www.dougknox.com/

under Win XP Fixes.

regards,
ssg MS-MVP

 

[Guest]

Did you change it from normal startup to selective or diagnostic startup on
the general tab? The services and startup tabs show the running apps and
processes. .

 

[Al]

When you see the "Selective startup" reminder by the System
Configuration utility, check the option "Don't show......." and press
OK. If that does not help, see this page:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_nomsconfig.htm


How to troubleshoot by using the System Configuration utility in Windows
XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560

But, I need to run the "System Configuration Utility.

Why can't I just make a change?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

But, I need to run the "System Configuration Utility.

Yes. you can.

 

[Ron Martell]

But, I need to run the "System Configuration Utility.

Why can't I just make a change?

You can. The popup is just to remind you that changes have been made.
Changes made with MSCONFIG should be temporary only for diagnostic and
testing purposes. Permanent changes should be done by uninstalling or
reconfiguring the application involved or by editing the registry.
Hence the reminder that you have made changes.

When you click on the "Don't show.." box the popup goes away, but only
until you make further changes with MSCONFIG, at which point the popup
returns until you again click on the "Don't show...." checkbox.

Hope this explains the situation.

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm

 

[Al]

You can. The popup is just to remind you that changes have been made.
Changes made with MSCONFIG

should be temporary only for diagnostic and

testing purposes.

Should?

But what if I'm too lazy or stupid??




Permanent changes should be done by uninstalling or

 

[Ron Martell]

Should?

But what if I'm too lazy or stupid??

You would have lots of company if that were the case.

But that is the "official line" with regard to using MSCONFIG.

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm