system configuration utility/startup folder

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after installing and uninstalling programs the startup folder in the system
configuration utility becomes a mess
i was wondering if there is a way to clean it without reinstalling windows XP
thanks
 
Well I'm not too sure how familiar you are with the registry.

But if you look at the columns in the msconfig utilties startup tab , you
can find which key that app might have used to start-up.

Most likely HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
OR
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

If you are certain that the application is no longer in use then you can
nail it in one of the above keys.
I'd also suggest having a look at your program files folder , if you do not
plan on reinstalling the package , you can free up some clutter here too.

I'm not sure of any apps that can pick up orphan reg-keys like these , I'm
not fond of the damage most regitry cleaning tools cause , but maybe I'm the
only one.
 
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Karl

after installing and uninstalling programs the startup folder in the
system
configuration utility becomes a mess
i was wondering if there is a way to clean it without reinstalling
windows XP
thanks
 
Hi Planet78:
Read my post (from StanTheMan). I hope it helps, if you haven't already
found help.
Take care.
 
Hi Karl:
Read my post (StanTheMan).
Let me know if it helped you, if you haven't already found help.
Take Care.
 
Hi Cajunswabbie:
Read my post (StanTheMan).
I hope it helps you, if you haven't already found help.
Take Care.
 
Hi Savage:
Read my post (StanTheMan).
Does this help you, in addition to your helpful advice on where to start?
Let me know.
Take Care.
 
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