Programs running during start-up

[Theo Grimmelikhuijsen]

Dear All,

Starting windowsXP, a program starts running ( some kind of check-up I
think) , and takes a lot of processorpower, which delays all my other
programs.
How can I find out which progran this is and how can I stop to start up
automaticly
Thanks in advance

 

[Malke]

Dear All,

Starting windowsXP, a program starts running ( some kind of check-up I
think) , and takes a lot of processorpower, which delays all my other
programs.
How can I find out which progran this is and how can I stop to start up
automaticly

It is always better to stop programs from starting with Windows from within
the programs themselves, so look in their Options before changing anything
with msconfig - you're just examining things at this stage. If a program
doesn't offer any way to control startup from its Preferences, then use
msconfig to uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out.

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and
find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK
out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll
get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in
effect, "don't bother me about this again".

Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes.
Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter] and do not stop any services
unless you really, really know what you're doing.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
The free Autoruns program is very useful for managing your Startup -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/default.mspx - Autoruns

Malke

 

[JS]

You may also have too many applications running in the background,
like more than one Anti-Virus software application both set to run
in the 'Active Scanning' during the boot process which will slow
things down.

If you want to dig deeper:
Try Autoruns from the MS Windows SysInternals site:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

AutoRuns will show/list all apps/etc. that load/run when you first boot ...
(the 'Boot Execute' tab),
when you logon (the 'Logon' tab) and other programs that load
(grouped by labeled tabs) for easy viewing.

It also provides the ability to selectively allows you to stop
(use with care) any program that you don't want to load.
You can undo any changes you have made.

Note: To get additional details on an item in the list you can't
readily identify you may need to highlight the item (right click) and use
the 'Search Online' option to get the details,
especially useful for the more obscure items in the list.

 

[Daave]

Dear All,

Starting windowsXP, a program starts running ( some kind of check-up I
think) , and takes a lot of processorpower, which delays all my other
programs.
How can I find out which progran this is and how can I stop to start
up automaticly

Google is your friend. Also, try these sites:

http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php#THE_PROGRAMS

http://www.sysinfo.org/startupinfo.html

and

http://www.answersthatwork.com (scroll down if necessary and click on
the Task List button)

To configure startup programs and processes:

Windows Key + R (which is a keyboard combination shortcut for Start |
Run)

(type) msconfig | OK (or Enter)

Concentrate on the Services and Startup tabs. While in Services, take
advantage of the "Hide All Microsoft Services" feature, which will of
course leave you with all third-party services.

An alterantive to System Configuration Utility is the more robust
Autoruns:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

 

[olfart]

Dear All,

Starting windowsXP, a program starts running ( some kind of check-up I
think) , and takes a lot of processorpower, which delays all my other
programs.
How can I find out which progran this is and how can I stop to start up
automaticly
Thanks in advance

go to www.mlin.net and get Startup Control Panel
alot safer than mesing around in msconfig....and it's free

 

[Theo Grimmelikhuijsen]

Thank you all for your advises, I will try some

And also a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

 

[JS]

You're welcome.

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JS
http://www.pagestart.com

Thank you all for your advises, I will try some

And also a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year