A question about msconfig (startup configuration)

[Santos J. Sanchez]

Using msconfig on Windows XP, and configuring the startup
section, I need to know wich utilities and programs needs
to be checked (since I would like to improve the speed on
my computer, and right now all of them are check). Thanks.

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

All about disabling programs at startup - you'll have to do your own research
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm
and/or
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php

 

[S.Sengupta]

It depends upon your need.There are certain applications which you may
not need at startup like-yahoo messenger.Look at your startup list and
sort out unessential applications and remove them from startup.Select
only those which are essential.
regards,
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org

 

[Ron Martell]

Using msconfig on Windows XP, and configuring the startup
section, I need to know wich utilities and programs needs
to be checked (since I would like to improve the speed on
my computer, and right now all of them are check). Thanks.

Compare the list of items that are loading at startup with the
following checklist web sites to see what can be safely dispensed
with:

http://www2.whidbey.com/djdenham/Uncheck.htm
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.htm
http://www.3feetunder.com/krick/startup/list.html - has trojan related
items listed

Note: Please ensure that you fully understand the purpose of a
startup item, how and why it was put into the startup, and the
consequences (if any) of removing it before you make any changes.
Some items are very important for the proper and safe functioning of
your computer.

Disabling an item by unchecking it in MSCONFIG should only be done for
testing purposes or as a "last resort" when no other way of getting
rid of the unwanted item can be found.

Good luck


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

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."