Removing Items from Startup

[Dan Shelby]

When I run MSCONFIG and select STARTUP there are several items in there that
I would like to remove. How do I do this? I know that you can uncheck an
item but I would like to remove them if possible. Appreciate any help.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Try here:

Line 148 - right hand side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Courtesy of MVP Kelly Theriot

 

[Lemon Jelly]

Dan Shelby - typed:

When I run MSCONFIG and select STARTUP there are several items in
there that I would like to remove. How do I do this? I know that
you can uncheck an item but I would like to remove them if possible.
Appreciate any help.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
Look under S for Startup.

 

[S.Sengupta]

Hi!Dan!
Do NOT use "msconfig" to disable services, type "services.msc" in the
Run box instead.The reason is because with msconfig and Hardware
Profiles, you can disable services that may be vital to boot your
system. With the management console (services.msc) you cannot.
There are a lot of Services that by default XP starts up, too, and many
of these are not necessary on most computers. Take a look at this page

http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.htm

also:-

http://www.blkviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

Before disabling ANY service, backup your registry by creating a System
Restore point.

The following services are optional for normal Windows XP functionality.
So, these services can be safely disabled:

Alerter
Automatic Updates
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
ClipBook
Human Interface Device Access
Indexing Service
Messenger
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing
Portable Media Serial Number
Secondary Logon
Smart Card
Smart Card Helper
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Wireless Zero Configuration
Background Intelligent Transfer Service


Procedure to disable a Service:

1. Click Start | Run | and type “Services.msc”
2. Right-click the service that you want to configure, and then click
Properties.
3. On the General tab, in the Startup type box, click Disabled.
4. Click OK and close the “Services” window.

Use the above procedure to disable all the services mentioned above.
After disabling the services, you will need to restart the computer for
the changes to take effect.

regards/

ssg/[MS-MVP]/pronetworks.org

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

In most cases, one need only open the offending program and
deselect the option to "display icon in the system tray" or to "start
when Windows starts."

Failing that, you can use Start > Run > MSConfig to temporarily
turn off the automatic startup of these programs. MSConfig will also
show you where the commands starting these programs are originating,
so that you can permanently eliminate the source of your irritations.
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


Bruce Chambers

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[Kelly]

Hi Dan,

Go to Start/Run and type in: msconfig. Go to the Startup Tab and uncheck
accordingly. Then run this script to remove the disabled items from the
registry.

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

/top10faqs.htm

 

[Kelly]

He stated Msconfig/Startup, not Msconfig/Services.

/top10faqs.htm

Hi!Dan!
Do NOT use "msconfig" to disable services, type "services.msc" in the
Run box instead.The reason is because with msconfig and Hardware
Profiles, you can disable services that may be vital to boot your
system. With the management console (services.msc) you cannot.
There are a lot of Services that by default XP starts up, too, and many
of these are not necessary on most computers. Take a look at this page

http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.htm

also:-

http://www.blkviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

Before disabling ANY service, backup your registry by creating a System
Restore point.

The following services are optional for normal Windows XP functionality.
So, these services can be safely disabled:

Alerter
Automatic Updates
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
ClipBook
Human Interface Device Access
Indexing Service
Messenger
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing
Portable Media Serial Number
Secondary Logon
Smart Card
Smart Card Helper
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Wireless Zero Configuration
Background Intelligent Transfer Service


Procedure to disable a Service:

1. Click Start | Run | and type "Services.msc"
2. Right-click the service that you want to configure, and then click
Properties.
3. On the General tab, in the Startup type box, click Disabled.
4. Click OK and close the "Services" window.

Use the above procedure to disable all the services mentioned above.
After disabling the services, you will need to restart the computer for
the changes to take effect.

regards/

ssg/[MS-MVP]/pronetworks.org

When I run MSCONFIG and select STARTUP there are several items in there that
I would like to remove. How do I do this? I know that you can uncheck an
item but I would like to remove them if possible. Appreciate any help.