Startup Files Database

[Ian]

PC Review has launched another new feature to the site today... the "Startup Database".

This section is intended for advanced users to troubleshoot the processes which load when your computer first starts up. You can look up items from running "msconfig" and find out what each of these files actually means and if it is recommended to be allowed to run. Many applications are not needed and can slow your PC down significantly.

Be careful when attempting to prevent applications loading on startup, as it could disrupt the functionality of other components. You should only filter through your startup list if you know what you are doing, this is not something that should be attempted by a novice.

If you are curious about your startup list, proceed to the Startup Database and find out what is running.

Thanks goes to Pac's Startup list for providing this invaluable information.

 

[ChristopherP]

VERY cool Ian

I would imagine this will bring shed loads of visitors here, and is a VERY useful tool.

Well done mate, awesome stuff I shall look forward to going through my startup list to see what stuff is

 

[psd99]

nice idea Admin
but im not too happy about the green colour
i dont know if everyone else is experiencing the same deifficulties as me but in order to see the word written in green i have to highlight the word in black!

i think that green writing is v hard to make out, unless u have a good eye sight and a 20inch crystal clear monitor!

but why green!??

 

[Ian]

Which green writing sorry? Can you take a screenshot for me please?

 

[psd99]

ummmmmmmmmm the colour of the start up database words they r green and hard to read

having difficulty posting a pic for u im afraid

 

[psd99]

i think it may be to do with my screen itself
umm but for reference purpose to show you the words that come up in green please look at this:

sorry abt the quality

 

[psd99]

im just surfing on ebay i notice that a Vlink will come up as green i think it used to be blue before
something sinister is going on here on my pc i think!

 

[Ian]

Oh dear.... thats not something at this end and it does explain your popups problem! You've got some spyware on there!

Have a good read of these and download the MS Spyware Beta (https://www.pcreview.co.uk/articles/Windows/Protection_against_Adware_and_Spyware/ and https://www.pcreview.co.uk/articles/Internet/Spyware_and_Adware_Removal/)

Those links generate some company 20p or whatever when you click on it and other general nastiness!

 

[psd99]

yes im sure i have now


i did ran adaware 6 and it found spyware deleted them all now.

and pop ups are alrite now
its just i feel someting else is wrong u know like someting isnt right!
like why would that colour of green come up for?
i never changed it!

 

[Ian]

So the green links are still there even though you have run AdAware?

 

[psd99]

yes they are still there!

what do these grren links actually mean?

 

[psd99]

i think im getting it now it seems that all thse green words are are links for ADVERTS so obviously i got someting on my machine somewhere...

cause for great concern

 

[Ian]

Yup, you got it! They are all adverts...

Try the MS Spyware application in the articles and that should clear it up

 

[psd99]

umm that one costs money that i aint got

im brassic

 

[Ian]

No, no - its free! Its in Beta so it might be for another 5 months or so

Download here

 

[psd99]

thanks Admin,

just downloading software right now
do u think they pose a big threat?

 

[Ian]

Not a threat as such, but very annoying and can slow your PC down a bit.

 

[psd99]

cool thanks


i just installed and ran that progrramme u mentioned

it did remove some moe of the stuff but i still notice that green v link is still there!!!
shame shame shame. anyways thanks for your help Admin

 

[gabriella]

Dear PSD

The MS Antispyware is really good and that programme together with another recommended on this site has really sorted out my computer nicely.

Hope the kite is doing OK!

Kind regards

Gabriella x

 

[gabriella]

Dear Ian

I think that the Start Up info is just great - partucularly for people who aren't that confident. Really easy to use and clear - just the sort of thing I like!!

Thanks again!!

Gabriella x