Managing the services that load at boot up

[Guest]

Hi,
I have installed a number of programs over time, and then uninstalled them.
As not all developers cleanly uninstall their files, I am concerned that some
have left behind services files that are eating up system resources and would
like to clean things up, if possible. What do you recommend is the best
means for accomplishing this? Is there a utility that performs reliable
clean up in this regard?
Thanks!
Sue

 

[Leonard Grey]

No special software needed. You can look through the services and see
for yourself whether there's anything you consider to be 'left behind'.

Start > Run > type: services.msc > OK

 

[Guest]

Hi,
I have installed a number of programs over time, and then uninstalled them.
As not all developers cleanly uninstall their files, I am concerned that some
have left behind services files that are eating up system resources and would
like to clean things up, if possible. What do you recommend is the best
means for accomplishing this? Is there a utility that performs reliable
clean up in this regard?
Thanks!
Sue

As Earl Grey mentioned, try the weed style <g>.
Open the windows Explorer and expand the Programs Files and you will find
the orphans there delete them if you are sure that they the ones you have
uninstalled.
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temp
C:\Windows\TEMP\Temporary Internet Files\Content IE.5 =
Then open a run command and type in:
regedit.exe click [OK] on the registry editor locate this Key or Heys:
[-]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run = look in
the right pane/window and you will see the running processes delete the
unwanted ones.
[-]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks =
delete any hooks left from the programs
[-]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HTH.
nass

 

[Guest]

Thanks Leonard. I found 2 services that are disabled but that I would like
to delete. How do I do that from the services window?
Thanks~!
Sue

 

[Leonard Grey]

Sue:

I'm going to be very frank with you, alright? I'm not trying to be a
smart alec. This is for your benefit. OK, here goes:

Knowledgeable users know to not touch Windows services. Unless you're
following instructions for removing malware or performing diagnostic
testing, there is hardly ever a reason to tamper with these.

Moreover, your understanding of system services is weak if you need to
ask how they are deleted.

Are you really sure you want to do this? These newsgroups are filled
with posts from people who caused themselves grief by tampering with
Windows internals.

If you're really determined to risk damaging your system, you'll get
more help from a web search than you will from me.

 

[Guest]

Dear Leonard,
I'm sorry to discover that my question provoked such feelings of anger for
you. You could have responded by simply providing the caution you did, but
the hostility was so prevalent, I am feeling very sad for you. I pray for
"my living" and will be praying for you; most especially that whatever is
oppressing you will be lifted from you and you will be set free!
Sue

 

[Dana]

Sue:

I'm going to be very frank with you, alright? I'm not trying to be a smart
alec. This is for your benefit. OK, here goes:

Knowledgeable users know to not touch Windows services. Unless you're
following instructions for removing malware or performing diagnostic
testing, there is hardly ever a reason to tamper with these.

Hogwash. Windows loads so much BS at boot up, disabling or deleting some of
these services actually improves system performance.
And if you bought your computer preloaded with software, there again is
another source of unwanted programs and services that start at boot time.
You are correct in that your everyday typical user should not mess with
these settings.

 

[Chuck Davis]

I make five to six house calls for our computer club each week. The worst
problem found with system services was blamed on a Dell remote desktop
service personnel that turned off all system services. You will find that
many are simply those that you must use your brain a bit. For instance, do
you use your computer to send and received faxes? If not, turn that service
off. Likewise, don't turn off the Windows Installer. Believe me! God won't
help you get this problem fixed.

You might find it more advantageous to look at the items in the Startup
menu. Some things just do not need to be started when you start the
computer; iTunesHelper (It will start when asked), mmtask (Music Match
Jukebox), mm_tray (more Music Match), and similar.