Edit startup items

[Guest]

How to edit startup items?
I went to msconfig. I can uncheck an item but the items stays there.
How can I make it disappear in MS Config?

 

[Ayush]

Disabling is OK, it doesn't make a difference if you don't want to work
with msconfig often. If after deleting it, you think you want it again
then it can be difficult. But if you want that, i use MsConfig Cleanup
(Once in a month). Simple to use and no problems so far :
http://www.get-in-control.com/msconfig-cleanup/


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[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Startup managers:

Sysinternals Freeware - Autoruns:
http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html

Autoruns: Hunt down autostart programs wherever they hide
http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=44089

Startup Control Panel
http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml

How to use MSCONFIG: NetSquirrel.com:
http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/

Also, see:

#148 Clear Disabled Items from Msconfig Startup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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How to edit startup items?
I went to msconfig. I can uncheck an item but the items stays there.
How can I make it disappear in MS Config?

 

[Gerry Cornell]

Ramesh

Isn't the best way from within the programme although
this may not always be possible.


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[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Very correct, Gerry.

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Ramesh

Isn't the best way from within the programme although
this may not always be possible.


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[Bruce Chambers]

How to edit startup items?
I went to msconfig. I can uncheck an item but the items stays there.
How can I make it disappear in MS Config?

Msconfig was designed to be a troubleshooting tool, not a "startup
configurer." Use MSConfig to determine the location of the command that
is attempting to start the program, and remove it.

In most cases, with "well-mannered" applications, it's usually as
simple as opening the undesired program and deselecting the option to
"display icon in the system tray" or to "start when Windows starts."

Additionally, Look in the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu\Programs\Start Up and C:\Documents and Settings\username\Start
Menu\Programs\Start Up folders, and in the system registry, primarily in
the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310560



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