Start up stuff

[Teddy]

Hi all,
This about all the possible ways files can start working with when
windows starts... Some programs would register themselves in the
registry... some would have a simple shortcut in the startup folder in
the start menu... others might just work through the autobatch
service... Well, the thing here is if I'm using a public computer, how
can I check that it's not infected... I usually go to run and type
msconfig which would tell me all programs that start when windows
starts... also I can go to the System32 folder and check for the
autobatch file and to the startup folder in the start menu to check if
there is anything... Well, I believe this is how programs start
working in an automatic way, so, is there any other possible ways that
I wouldn't be able to detect when I do this check???
Thanks in advance...

PS: I want to check for spy programs which always start working
automatically because I some times I use public PCs.

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

Hi all,
This about all the possible ways files can start working with when
windows starts... Some programs would register themselves in the
registry... some would have a simple shortcut in the startup folder in
the start menu... others might just work through the autobatch
service... Well, the thing here is if I'm using a public computer, how
can I check that it's not infected... I usually go to run and type
msconfig which would tell me all programs that start when windows
starts... also I can go to the System32 folder and check for the
autobatch file and to the startup folder in the start menu to check if
there is anything... Well, I believe this is how programs start
working in an automatic way, so, is there any other possible ways that
I wouldn't be able to detect when I do this check???
Thanks in advance...

PS: I want to check for spy programs which always start working
automatically because I some times I use public PCs.

WTF????

 

[Guest]

Hi all,
This about all the possible ways files can start working with when
windows starts... Some programs would register themselves in the
registry... some would have a simple shortcut in the startup folder in
the start menu... others might just work through the autobatch
service... Well, the thing here is if I'm using a public computer, how
can I check that it's not infected... I usually go to run and type
msconfig which would tell me all programs that start when windows
starts... also I can go to the System32 folder and check for the
autobatch file and to the startup folder in the start menu to check if
there is anything... Well, I believe this is how programs start
working in an automatic way, so, is there any other possible ways that
I wouldn't be able to detect when I do this check???
Thanks in advance...

PS: I want to check for spy programs which always start working
automatically because I some times I use public PCs.

 

[Teddy]

Well, is there any chance that a program wouldn't show in the task
manager??? I've heard about some people being able tp hide programs
from the task manager, processes tab... by making the program run as a
service... any further help/explanation please?
Thanks

 

[abyss1979]

I recommend the use of the Windows startup manager http://www.neosoft-
tools.com/windows-startup-manager.htm
It automatically monitors and reports back if new programs have been
added to the startup list.
It disables any startup programs and fully controls startup by
selecting the programs to be launched, while customizing the startup
settings (ie how often and when programs should be launched, etc).

 

[Bob I]

If you use Public PC's any competent tech would have it locked down to
keep you out of those areas.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hi all,
This about all the possible ways files can start working with when
windows starts... Some programs would register themselves in the
registry... some would have a simple shortcut in the startup folder in
the start menu... others might just work through the autobatch
service... Well, the thing here is if I'm using a public computer, how
can I check that it's not infected... I usually go to run and type
msconfig which would tell me all programs that start when windows
starts... also I can go to the System32 folder and check for the
autobatch file and to the startup folder in the start menu to check if
there is anything... Well, I believe this is how programs start
working in an automatic way, so, is there any other possible ways that
I wouldn't be able to detect when I do this check???
Thanks in advance...

PS: I want to check for spy programs which always start working
automatically because I some times I use public PCs.

There are two kinds of public PCs:

1. Those are managed correctly to keep you out of the areas you want to get
into to do this sort of thing.

2. Those managed not at all or poorly, so you would be able to do what you
say you want to do.

You can't do what you want on type 1 public PCs, and you should stay far
away from type 2 public PCs.