System slowed down

[Daisy]

I am finding my system becoming slower and slower even though I am on
Broadband. I have the following programs on start-up: Symantec
anti-virus, Sygate Personal Firewall and MSN Messenger.

Can someone tell me how to check that I don't have anything else
installed in my start-up menu that is slowing things down. I use
Mozilla Thunderbird email - and as this has some form of adaptive
junk-mail feature, it may be this that is making things slower? I
also use Mozilla Firefox as my browser, but I have Internet Explorer
installed elsewhere and can use this if I wish.

I would be glad of some assistance. I am reasonably
computer-literate - for a middle-aged lady - and can follow
instructions provided they are not TOO complicated!

Thank you out there.

Cheers

Daisy

 

[Kevin]

Daisy,

Right click the Start button and choose Explore. You can see what is going
on there. Run a virus scan and also check for spyware, worms and the other
usual infections. These can slow your system down to a crawl. If you are
complaining about slow acting email or browser software then, yes, third
party applications or utilities can also cause system slowdowns. You may
want to check at www.blackviper.com for what services your machine actually
needs to run. Look for the Windows Services page there. You will be amazed
at how much stuff is eating up your system resources.

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

I am finding my system becoming slower and slower even though I am on
Broadband. I have the following programs on start-up: Symantec
anti-virus, Sygate Personal Firewall and MSN Messenger.

Can someone tell me how to check that I don't have anything else
installed in my start-up menu that is slowing things down. I use
Mozilla Thunderbird email - and as this has some form of adaptive
junk-mail feature, it may be this that is making things slower? I
also use Mozilla Firefox as my browser, but I have Internet Explorer
installed elsewhere and can use this if I wish.

I would be glad of some assistance. I am reasonably
computer-literate - for a middle-aged lady - and can follow
instructions provided they are not TOO complicated!

Thank you out there.

Cheers

Daisy

The first thing to do is run a complete virus scan and make sure that the
virus definitions for NAV are up to date.

Next, get the free version of AdAware and run a complete scan for spyware
apps. Again, make sure that the reference file is up to date.

AdAware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/

Go to Start/Run and type msconfig and click OK. Click the Start Up tab
to see a list of programs that are started when the computer is first turned
on.

Post back to this thread if you have any questions about what you find.

--
Regards,

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
http://www.dts-l.org
http://www.mvps.org

 

[Daisy]

The first thing to do is run a complete virus scan and make sure that the
virus definitions for NAV are up to date.

Next, get the free version of AdAware and run a complete scan for spyware
apps. Again, make sure that the reference file is up to date.

AdAware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/

Go to Start/Run and type msconfig and click OK. Click the Start Up tab
to see a list of programs that are started when the computer is first turned
on.

Post back to this thread if you have any questions about what you find.

Hello again

This is in reply to both responses first from Kevin: I defragged my
machine 2 days ago. I did a Live Update from Symantec and then ran a
virus scan today and then I downloaded Ad-aware and ran that scan
also. Symantic showed no viruses, but the Adaware showed a number of
attempted hackings (is that a word?) and some other cookies that allow
popups.

Is it wise to delete cookies? I am not sure about what to do about
them.

I went into the Start-up optiion but most of the programs there don't
mean a lot to me - they may be necessary Windows ones for all I know.
But I did see the MSN.Messenger there and Microsoft Office and Adobe
Gamma Loader. I think I will need the latter because I feel it
allows the Adobe Acrobat PDF program to boot when I need it - yes?

But I don't need Microsoft Office on my start-up at all and I would be
quite happy to have it moved to program files or somewhere and use the
separate programs within it as I choose. I mainly use Word but
sometimes Excel.

I was a bit lost in the blackviper.com page because I actually don't
know what I can safely disable.

Would it be a good idea if one of you could please do a remote
assistance with me if I find the going gets tough?

My computer is relatively new (less than 6 months old). I have plenty
of RAM and disk space.

Thank you again.


Daisy

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Hello again

This is in reply to both responses first from Kevin: I defragged my
machine 2 days ago. I did a Live Update from Symantec and then ran a
virus scan today and then I downloaded Ad-aware and ran that scan
also. Symantic showed no viruses, but the Adaware showed a number of
attempted hackings (is that a word?) and some other cookies that allow
popups.

Is it wise to delete cookies? I am not sure about what to do about
them.

I went into the Start-up optiion but most of the programs there don't
mean a lot to me - they may be necessary Windows ones for all I know.
But I did see the MSN.Messenger there and Microsoft Office and Adobe
Gamma Loader. I think I will need the latter because I feel it
allows the Adobe Acrobat PDF program to boot when I need it - yes?

But I don't need Microsoft Office on my start-up at all and I would be
quite happy to have it moved to program files or somewhere and use the
separate programs within it as I choose. I mainly use Word but
sometimes Excel.

I was a bit lost in the blackviper.com page because I actually don't
know what I can safely disable.

Would it be a good idea if one of you could please do a remote
assistance with me if I find the going gets tough?

My computer is relatively new (less than 6 months old). I have plenty
of RAM and disk space.

Thank you again.


Daisy

Go to start / Run and type msinfo32 and press OK. Click the + sign next
to the Software Environment item on the left side. Click the Startup
Programs item.

Select one of the items from the list on the right side. Now, click Edit /
Select All from the toolbar and then click Edit / Copy.

Paste the results back in a reply to this message. We can take a look at the
start up items and advise you on what to remove.

PS. It's not a good idea to invite complete strangers, especially on a
newsgroup, to connect to your computer with Remote Assistance.

--
Regards,

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
http://www.dts-l.org
http://www.mvps.org

 

[Daisy]

Go to start / Run and type msinfo32 and press OK. Click the + sign next
to the Software Environment item on the left side. Click the Startup
Programs item.

Select one of the items from the list on the right side. Now, click Edit /
Select All from the toolbar and then click Edit / Copy.

Paste the results back in a reply to this message. We can take a look at the
start up items and advise you on what to remove.

PS. It's not a good idea to invite complete strangers, especially on a
newsgroup, to connect to your computer with Remote Assistance.

Thank you for your help and advice about Remote Assistance. I guess
it's a problem if a complete stranger can access your computer. I am
very careful about email addresses, personal address and phone numbers
also.

Here is the info pasted back from the Startup Program as advised :

Adobe Gamma Loader
c:\progra~1\common~1\adobe\calibr~1\adobeg~1.exe All Users
Common Startup
CnxDslTaskBar c:\program files\dse\adsl\cnxdsltb.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HPDJ Taskbar Utility
c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb07.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Ins3DT e:\install4\ins3dt.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Microsoft Office c:\progra~1\micros~2\office\osa9.exe -b -l
All Users Common Startup
MsnMsgr "c:\program files\msn messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
NeroCheck c:\windows\system32\nerocheck.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
NvCplDaemon rundll32.exe c:\windows\system32\nvcpl.dll,nvstartup
All Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
NvMediaCenter rundll32.exe
c:\windows\system32\nvmctray.dll,nvtaskbarinit OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
SSC_UserPrompt c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\security
center\usrprmpt.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
SmcService c:\progra~1\sygate\spf\smc.exe -startgui All
Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
WPContactList c:\program files\cu-seeme\cuonline.exe /minimize
OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
ccApp "c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\ccapp.exe"
All Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
desktop desktop.ini NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM Startup
desktop desktop.ini OFFICE\Tom & Beryl Startup
desktop desktop.ini .DEFAULT Startup
desktop desktop.ini All Users Common Startup
nwiz nwiz.exe /install All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run



I hope this all makes sense to you. Thank you for your help. I am
suffering from bronchitis at the moment so I may not be back on the
Net for about 12-14 hours.

Cheers


Daisy

 

[Jan Hyde]

Daisy <[email protected]>'s wild thoughts were
released on Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:22:43 +1200 bearing the
following fruit:

Hello again

This is in reply to both responses first from Kevin: I defragged my
machine 2 days ago. I did a Live Update from Symantec and then ran a
virus scan today and then I downloaded Ad-aware and ran that scan
also. Symantic showed no viruses, but the Adaware showed a number of
attempted hackings (is that a word?) and some other cookies that allow
popups.

Is it wise to delete cookies? I am not sure about what to do about
them.

Most of the cookies are junk, some are useful, storing your
username for certain websites etc. My policy is to delete
them all each week, in your case I'd remove any that you
don't recognise.

My computer is relatively new (less than 6 months old). I have plenty
of RAM and disk space.

I recommend getting a couple of adware checkers, I've had
several cases of one program giving me a clean bill of
health while the other detects something.

You might consider getting HijackThis if you still have
problems, there are several places on the web that can
analyse the log for you and tell you what can be safely
removed.

I use firefox and almost all these kinds of problems have
stopped for me.





Jan Hyde (VB MVP)

--
Women are like elephants to me. I like to look at them
but I wouldn't want to own one.

W.C. Fields

[Abolish the TV License - http://www.tvlicensing.biz/]

 

[Guest]

I too have a problem like this. I think my main problem is when I log on to
my computer and all the items in the task bar load even though they are
already on my desktop and I rarely use them. I went to msconfig and
un-checked some of the options. After that, every time I logged on, a
message came up saying that my computer was in a diagnostic mode. Please
help.

M&M

Daisy <[email protected]>'s wild thoughts were
released on Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:22:43 +1200 bearing the
following fruit:

Hello again

This is in reply to both responses first from Kevin: I defragged my
machine 2 days ago. I did a Live Update from Symantec and then ran a
virus scan today and then I downloaded Ad-aware and ran that scan
also. Symantic showed no viruses, but the Adaware showed a number of
attempted hackings (is that a word?) and some other cookies that allow
popups.

Is it wise to delete cookies? I am not sure about what to do about
them.

Most of the cookies are junk, some are useful, storing your
username for certain websites etc. My policy is to delete
them all each week, in your case I'd remove any that you
don't recognise.

My computer is relatively new (less than 6 months old). I have plenty
of RAM and disk space.

I recommend getting a couple of adware checkers, I've had
several cases of one program giving me a clean bill of
health while the other detects something.

You might consider getting HijackThis if you still have
problems, there are several places on the web that can
analyse the log for you and tell you what can be safely
removed.

I use firefox and almost all these kinds of problems have
stopped for me.





Jan Hyde (VB MVP)

--
Women are like elephants to me. I like to look at them
but I wouldn't want to own one.

W.C. Fields

[Abolish the TV License - http://www.tvlicensing.biz/]

 

[Jan Hyde]

M&M <M&[email protected]>'s wild thoughts were
released on Mon, 23 Aug 2004 05:01:01 -0700 bearing the
following fruit:

I too have a problem like this. I think my main problem is when I log on to
my computer and all the items in the task bar load even though they are
already on my desktop and I rarely use them. I went to msconfig and
un-checked some of the options. After that, every time I logged on, a
message came up saying that my computer was in a diagnostic mode. Please
help.

M&M

On the general tab of msconfig, check it's set to 'Normal
Startup'

J

Daisy <[email protected]>'s wild thoughts were
released on Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:22:43 +1200 bearing the
following fruit:

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 17:20:45 -0700, "Ronnie Vernon MVP"

Daisy wrote:
I am finding my system becoming slower and slower even though I am on
Broadband. I have the following programs on start-up: Symantec
anti-virus, Sygate Personal Firewall and MSN Messenger.

Can someone tell me how to check that I don't have anything else
installed in my start-up menu that is slowing things down. I use
Mozilla Thunderbird email - and as this has some form of adaptive
junk-mail feature, it may be this that is making things slower? I
also use Mozilla Firefox as my browser, but I have Internet Explorer
installed elsewhere and can use this if I wish.

I would be glad of some assistance. I am reasonably
computer-literate - for a middle-aged lady - and can follow
instructions provided they are not TOO complicated!

Thank you out there.

Cheers

Daisy

The first thing to do is run a complete virus scan and make sure that the
virus definitions for NAV are up to date.

Next, get the free version of AdAware and run a complete scan for spyware
apps. Again, make sure that the reference file is up to date.

AdAware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/

Go to Start/Run and type msconfig and click OK. Click the Start Up tab
to see a list of programs that are started when the computer is first turned
on.

Post back to this thread if you have any questions about what you find.

Hello again

This is in reply to both responses first from Kevin: I defragged my
machine 2 days ago. I did a Live Update from Symantec and then ran a
virus scan today and then I downloaded Ad-aware and ran that scan
also. Symantic showed no viruses, but the Adaware showed a number of
attempted hackings (is that a word?) and some other cookies that allow
popups.

Is it wise to delete cookies? I am not sure about what to do about
them.

Most of the cookies are junk, some are useful, storing your
username for certain websites etc. My policy is to delete
them all each week, in your case I'd remove any that you
don't recognise.

My computer is relatively new (less than 6 months old). I have plenty
of RAM and disk space.

I recommend getting a couple of adware checkers, I've had
several cases of one program giving me a clean bill of
health while the other detects something.

You might consider getting HijackThis if you still have
problems, there are several places on the web that can
analyse the log for you and tell you what can be safely
removed.

I use firefox and almost all these kinds of problems have
stopped for me.





Jan Hyde (VB MVP)

--
Women are like elephants to me. I like to look at them
but I wouldn't want to own one.

W.C. Fields

[Abolish the TV License - http://www.tvlicensing.biz/]

Jan Hyde (VB MVP)

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

I too have a problem like this. I think my main problem is when I
log on to my computer and all the items in the task bar load even
though they are already on my desktop and I rarely use them. I went
to msconfig and un-checked some of the options. After that, every
time I logged on, a message came up saying that my computer was in a
diagnostic mode. Please help.

Go to the following website and scroll down to Line 148, right side. Click
the "Clear disabled items from msconfig startup" link to download the .vbs
file. This will allow you to remove the disabled items which will
automatically reenable the Normal startup and get rid of that message.

Troubleshooting Windows XP, Tweaks and Fixes for Windows XP:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Here is the info pasted back from the Startup Program as advised :
I hope this all makes sense to you. Thank you for your help. I am
suffering from bronchitis at the moment so I may not be back on the
Net for about 12-14 hours.

Cheers
Daisy

Daisy

Print this message.

Here are my recommendations on your start up list. Each of my comments are
preceded by an asterix. (*)

To disable these utilities, simply open msconfig and remove the check
mark from the item.

Several of the items do not need to be in the start up list, simply because
they can be started with a shortcut for the program when needed.

After you diable these items in the msconfig utility, you will see a
message, the next time you boot the system stating that you are starting in
the selective start up mode. This is normal.

Use the computer as you normally do for a few days and if everything works,
go to the following website and scroll down to Line 148, right side. Click
the "Clear disabled items from msconfig startup" link to download the .vbs
file. Double click the file to run. This will allow you to remove the
disabled items from msconfig which will automatically reenable the Normal
startup and get rid of that selective start up message.

Troubleshooting Windows XP, Tweaks and Fixes for Windows XP:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

---------
Adobe Gamma Loader
c:\progra~1\common~1\adobe\calibr~1\adobeg~1.exe All Users
Common Startup

*This is from Adobe and is usually included with their graphics
applications like PhotoShop, etc. You can safely remove this from the start
up list.
----------
CnxDslTaskBar c:\program files\dse\adsl\cnxdsltb.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This appears to be associated with a Connexant DSL Taskbar utility as
used on Access Runner or a Samsung AHT-E310 ADSL modem.Leave this in there.

---------

HPDJ Taskbar Utility
c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb07.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is an HP Deskjet utility and is not needed. You can safely disable
this item.
---------

Ins3DT e:\install4\ins3dt.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*Could not find any information on this file? possible spyware or something
left over from an incomplete installation. Good idea to disable it in the
msconfig startup list and see if anything pops up missing it.
---------
Microsoft Office c:\progra~1\micros~2\office\osa9.exe -b -l
All Users Common Startup

---------

MsnMsgr "c:\program files\msn messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is the MSN Messenger program. Not needed as you can start this from a
shortcut after the system starts. Disable it.

---------
NeroCheck c:\windows\system32\nerocheck.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is a utility from Nero Burning Rom and is not needed at start
up.Disable it.
---------
NvCplDaemon rundll32.exe c:\windows\system32\nvcpl.dll,nvstartup
All Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is associated with the installed NVidea graphics card and should be
left alone.
---------
NvMediaCenter rundll32.exe
c:\windows\system32\nvmctray.dll,nvtaskbarinit OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\Run

*A program also associated with the NVidea card, but this one can be
started from a shortcut and can be safely disabled.
---------

SSC_UserPrompt c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\security
center\usrprmpt.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

SmcService c:\progra~1\sygate\spf\smc.exe -startgui All
Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
---------
WPContactList c:\program files\cu-seeme\cuonline.exe /minimize
OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\Run

*This contact list can be started from a shortcut or from within the program
and is not needed in the start up list. Disable it.
---------
ccApp "c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\ccapp.exe"
All Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
---------
desktop desktop.ini NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM Startup
desktop desktop.ini OFFICE\Tom & Beryl Startup
desktop desktop.ini .DEFAULT Startup
desktop desktop.ini All Users Common Startup
---------
nwiz nwiz.exe /install All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is a program associated with the NVidea graphics card and is not
needed in the start up menu.
---------

Regards

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

 

[Carl]

Next time that box comes up and tells you , you are running in diagnostic
mode , look down in the lower left corner of that box and put a check mark
in the box , it won't come up again.

--
Carl

I too have a problem like this. I think my main problem is when I log on to
my computer and all the items in the task bar load even though they are
already on my desktop and I rarely use them. I went to msconfig and
un-checked some of the options. After that, every time I logged on, a
message came up saying that my computer was in a diagnostic mode. Please
help.

M&M

Daisy <[email protected]>'s wild thoughts were
released on Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:22:43 +1200 bearing the
following fruit:

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 17:20:45 -0700, "Ronnie Vernon MVP"

Daisy wrote:
I am finding my system becoming slower and slower even though I am on
Broadband. I have the following programs on start-up: Symantec
anti-virus, Sygate Personal Firewall and MSN Messenger.

Can someone tell me how to check that I don't have anything else
installed in my start-up menu that is slowing things down. I use
Mozilla Thunderbird email - and as this has some form of adaptive
junk-mail feature, it may be this that is making things slower? I
also use Mozilla Firefox as my browser, but I have Internet Explorer
installed elsewhere and can use this if I wish.

I would be glad of some assistance. I am reasonably
computer-literate - for a middle-aged lady - and can follow
instructions provided they are not TOO complicated!

Thank you out there.

Cheers

Daisy

The first thing to do is run a complete virus scan and make sure that the
virus definitions for NAV are up to date.

Next, get the free version of AdAware and run a complete scan for spyware
apps. Again, make sure that the reference file is up to date.

AdAware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/

Go to Start/Run and type msconfig and click OK. Click the Start Up tab
to see a list of programs that are started when the computer is first turned
on.

Post back to this thread if you have any questions about what you find.

Hello again

This is in reply to both responses first from Kevin: I defragged my
machine 2 days ago. I did a Live Update from Symantec and then ran a
virus scan today and then I downloaded Ad-aware and ran that scan
also. Symantic showed no viruses, but the Adaware showed a number of
attempted hackings (is that a word?) and some other cookies that allow
popups.

Is it wise to delete cookies? I am not sure about what to do about
them.

Most of the cookies are junk, some are useful, storing your
username for certain websites etc. My policy is to delete
them all each week, in your case I'd remove any that you
don't recognise.

My computer is relatively new (less than 6 months old). I have plenty
of RAM and disk space.

I recommend getting a couple of adware checkers, I've had
several cases of one program giving me a clean bill of
health while the other detects something.

You might consider getting HijackThis if you still have
problems, there are several places on the web that can
analyse the log for you and tell you what can be safely
removed.

I use firefox and almost all these kinds of problems have
stopped for me.





Jan Hyde (VB MVP)

--
Women are like elephants to me. I like to look at them
but I wouldn't want to own one.

W.C. Fields

[Abolish the TV License - http://www.tvlicensing.biz/]

 

[§kullywag©-]

Daisy

Print this message.

Here are my recommendations on your start up list. Each of my comments are
preceded by an asterix. (*)

To disable these utilities, simply open msconfig and remove the check
mark from the item.

Several of the items do not need to be in the start up list, simply because
they can be started with a shortcut for the program when needed.

After you diable these items in the msconfig utility, you will see a
message, the next time you boot the system stating that you are starting in
the selective start up mode. This is normal.

Use the computer as you normally do for a few days and if everything works,
go to the following website and scroll down to Line 148, right side. Click
the "Clear disabled items from msconfig startup" link to download the .vbs
file. Double click the file to run. This will allow you to remove the
disabled items from msconfig which will automatically reenable the Normal
startup and get rid of that selective start up message.

Troubleshooting Windows XP, Tweaks and Fixes for Windows XP:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

---------
Adobe Gamma Loader
c:\progra~1\common~1\adobe\calibr~1\adobeg~1.exe All Users
Common Startup

*This is from Adobe and is usually included with their graphics
applications like PhotoShop, etc. You can safely remove this from the start
up list.
----------
CnxDslTaskBar c:\program files\dse\adsl\cnxdsltb.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This appears to be associated with a Connexant DSL Taskbar utility as
used on Access Runner or a Samsung AHT-E310 ADSL modem.Leave this in there.

---------

HPDJ Taskbar Utility
c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb07.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is an HP Deskjet utility and is not needed. You can safely disable
this item.
---------

Ins3DT e:\install4\ins3dt.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*Could not find any information on this file? possible spyware or something
left over from an incomplete installation. Good idea to disable it in the
msconfig startup list and see if anything pops up missing it.
---------
Microsoft Office c:\progra~1\micros~2\office\osa9.exe -b -l
All Users Common Startup

---------

MsnMsgr "c:\program files\msn messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is the MSN Messenger program. Not needed as you can start this from a
shortcut after the system starts. Disable it.

---------
NeroCheck c:\windows\system32\nerocheck.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is a utility from Nero Burning Rom and is not needed at start
up.Disable it.
---------
NvCplDaemon rundll32.exe c:\windows\system32\nvcpl.dll,nvstartup
All Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is associated with the installed NVidea graphics card and should be
left alone.
---------
NvMediaCenter rundll32.exe
c:\windows\system32\nvmctray.dll,nvtaskbarinit OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\Run

*A program also associated with the NVidea card, but this one can be
started from a shortcut and can be safely disabled.
---------

SSC_UserPrompt c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\security
center\usrprmpt.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

SmcService c:\progra~1\sygate\spf\smc.exe -startgui All
Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
---------
WPContactList c:\program files\cu-seeme\cuonline.exe /minimize
OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\Run

*This contact list can be started from a shortcut or from within the program
and is not needed in the start up list. Disable it.
---------
ccApp "c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\ccapp.exe"
All Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
---------
desktop desktop.ini NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM Startup
desktop desktop.ini OFFICE\Tom & Beryl Startup
desktop desktop.ini .DEFAULT Startup
desktop desktop.ini All Users Common Startup
---------
nwiz nwiz.exe /install All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is a program associated with the NVidea graphics card and is not
needed in the start up menu.
---------

Regards

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

From past experience I would advise against disabling the printer's
spool drivers. This can cause SOME programs to crash when trying to
print.
Using SEVERAL adware/pest scanners is also advisable. I use AdAware,
PestPatrol, Spybot, then follow up with HighJackThis. Each one picks
up multiple items the others miss. (in these days of highjackings,
memory waste is the least of the problems ad/spyware can cause).

What version of Norton is the lady using? People I associate with
say 2004 is a bit of a memory hog. If you have an older version
(2002,2003) give it a try and see if things run smoother. Older copies
can be brought up to date. (Or try using a different scanner like AVG
*Free*) I personally turn off automatic updates, and auto protect.
I just "manually" scan every item I download, and "manually" update
every couple weeks. You would be surprised at how much faster a
system runs if don't let Norton "do everything for you".



§kullywag©-

 

[Daisy]

Daisy

Print this message.

Here are my recommendations on your start up list. Each of my comments are
preceded by an asterix. (*)

To disable these utilities, simply open msconfig and remove the check
mark from the item.

Several of the items do not need to be in the start up list, simply because
they can be started with a shortcut for the program when needed.

After you diable these items in the msconfig utility, you will see a
message, the next time you boot the system stating that you are starting in
the selective start up mode. This is normal.

Use the computer as you normally do for a few days and if everything works,
go to the following website and scroll down to Line 148, right side. Click
the "Clear disabled items from msconfig startup" link to download the .vbs
file. Double click the file to run. This will allow you to remove the
disabled items from msconfig which will automatically reenable the Normal
startup and get rid of that selective start up message.

Troubleshooting Windows XP, Tweaks and Fixes for Windows XP:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

---------
Adobe Gamma Loader
c:\progra~1\common~1\adobe\calibr~1\adobeg~1.exe All Users
Common Startup

*This is from Adobe and is usually included with their graphics
applications like PhotoShop, etc. You can safely remove this from the start
up list.
----------
CnxDslTaskBar c:\program files\dse\adsl\cnxdsltb.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This appears to be associated with a Connexant DSL Taskbar utility as
used on Access Runner or a Samsung AHT-E310 ADSL modem.Leave this in there.

---------

HPDJ Taskbar Utility
c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb07.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is an HP Deskjet utility and is not needed. You can safely disable
this item.
---------

Ins3DT e:\install4\ins3dt.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*Could not find any information on this file? possible spyware or something
left over from an incomplete installation. Good idea to disable it in the
msconfig startup list and see if anything pops up missing it.
---------
Microsoft Office c:\progra~1\micros~2\office\osa9.exe -b -l
All Users Common Startup

---------

MsnMsgr "c:\program files\msn messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is the MSN Messenger program. Not needed as you can start this from a
shortcut after the system starts. Disable it.

---------
NeroCheck c:\windows\system32\nerocheck.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is a utility from Nero Burning Rom and is not needed at start
up.Disable it.
---------
NvCplDaemon rundll32.exe c:\windows\system32\nvcpl.dll,nvstartup
All Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is associated with the installed NVidea graphics card and should be
left alone.
---------
NvMediaCenter rundll32.exe
c:\windows\system32\nvmctray.dll,nvtaskbarinit OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\Run

*A program also associated with the NVidea card, but this one can be
started from a shortcut and can be safely disabled.
---------

SSC_UserPrompt c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\security
center\usrprmpt.exe All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

SmcService c:\progra~1\sygate\spf\smc.exe -startgui All
Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
---------
WPContactList c:\program files\cu-seeme\cuonline.exe /minimize
OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\Run

*This contact list can be started from a shortcut or from within the program
and is not needed in the start up list. Disable it.
---------
ccApp "c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\ccapp.exe"
All Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
---------
desktop desktop.ini NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM Startup
desktop desktop.ini OFFICE\Tom & Beryl Startup
desktop desktop.ini .DEFAULT Startup
desktop desktop.ini All Users Common Startup
---------
nwiz nwiz.exe /install All Users
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*This is a program associated with the NVidea graphics card and is not
needed in the start up menu.
---------

Regards

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

Dear Ronnie

I have done all of the above, with the exception of the HPDJ spooler
utility - just in case. I have also installed Spybot as well as
Ad-Aware and shall run these frequently. I normally defrag about
once every two weeks. Sometimes Windows tells me I don't need to!

Do you think it a good idea to empty out Internet temp. files and
cookies on a regular basis? I don't play games on my computer but I
use it for genealogy - and have programs loaded for that and I
regularly use MSN Messenger.

I will report later on if I have any problems and need to re-enable
any programs I have disabled and if not, will follow the final
instruction.

Thanks again for the help.

Cheers

Daisy

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

I have done all of the above, with the exception of the HPDJ spooler
utility - just in case. I have also installed Spybot as well as
Ad-Aware and shall run these frequently. I normally defrag about
once every two weeks. Sometimes Windows tells me I don't need to!

Do you think it a good idea to empty out Internet temp. files and
cookies on a regular basis? I don't play games on my computer but I
use it for genealogy - and have programs loaded for that and I
regularly use MSN Messenger.

I will report later on if I have any problems and need to re-enable
any programs I have disabled and if not, will follow the final
instruction.

Thanks again for the help.

Cheers

Daisy

Very good.

Yes, clearing the Temporary Internet Files and Cookies, on a regular basis,
should be part of a good maintenance routine. This also includes running
AdAware and Spybot on a weekly schedule.

It sounds like you have a good handle on this now. Let us know if you need
more help.

BTW, hope the bronchitis is better.

--
Regards,

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

From past experience I would advise against disabling the printer's
spool drivers. This can cause SOME programs to crash when trying to
print.
Using SEVERAL adware/pest scanners is also advisable. I use AdAware,
PestPatrol, Spybot, then follow up with HighJackThis. Each one picks
up multiple items the others miss. (in these days of highjackings,
memory waste is the least of the problems ad/spyware can cause).

What version of Norton is the lady using? People I associate with
say 2004 is a bit of a memory hog. If you have an older version
(2002,2003) give it a try and see if things run smoother. Older copies
can be brought up to date. (Or try using a different scanner like AVG
*Free*) I personally turn off automatic updates, and auto protect.
I just "manually" scan every item I download, and "manually" update
every couple weeks. You would be surprised at how much faster a
system runs if don't let Norton "do everything for you".



§kullywag©-

You may be right about the HP spooler although I have always kept this
disabled on my systems with no apparent problems. The built in Windows
spooler works well.

I quit using any Norton products a few years back. They have become too
invasive and cause too much instability for my tastes. I currently use
eTrust for my antivirus as it's one of those products that simply works with
no problems.

--
Regards,

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Thanks everyone for your replies. I do have another queston.

When I go to msconfig and choose the startup tab, and all the items
are
checked. With the abbreviated discriptions, how do I know which ones
I do
need or want on start up and which ones I don't. I'm sure I need the
Norton antivirus to start but I don't want my local cable help
assistant or any of
the other things that I never use.

Go to Start / Run and type msinfo32 and click OK. In the left pane,
select the + next to Software Environment and then click the Startup
Programs item. This will usually show a more complete fioe name as well as
the programs name.

You can use Edit/Select All and then Edit/Copy and paste the results back
here for a looksee.


--
Regards,

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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