Linda
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#1
Posted 22 March 2009 - 07:06 PM
Linda
But he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
#2
Posted 22 March 2009 - 07:09 PM
This post has been edited by o_rly: 22 March 2009 - 07:11 PM
#3
Posted 22 March 2009 - 07:21 PM
But he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
#4
Posted 22 March 2009 - 09:11 PM
I would advise against using MSCONFIG to remove items in Vista, it works the same way as it does in XP, but if you dont want the program, just uninstall it. Less chance of pwning your installation.
That said, if you are comfortable using it and know what the items do, then by all means use Msconfig. Works well when used properly.
#5
Posted 23 March 2009 - 08:18 AM
Okay, my problem is that I don't know what programs I need in some cases. I wanted to get rid of Quick Time but someone told me (not here) that I need it for videos and such. Most things I watch on WMP so I'm not quite sure why I need Quick Time. What might be some other things I don't need? I do know how to use misconfig but as I stated above, I don't know what all the abbreviations mean so I would be hesitant to uncheck something in case it has to run in the background (i.e. Avast).
Every morning my Kodak Easy Share program opens and I have to quit and then when I got to the taskbar to shut it down, it brings up a box to register. I already have an account and I keep being prompted that something's not working or something so I have to put up with that opening every morning. I'm guessing that is one of the things running in the background that I can uncheck. Help. lol
Linda
But he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
#6
Posted 23 March 2009 - 03:43 PM
There have been recent problems with Vista computers using MSCONFIG to modify start entries. I'd suggest either using the Startup Manager in Windows Defender, or using this free program: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysintern...s/Autoruns.mspx
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. **
#7
Posted 23 March 2009 - 04:40 PM
usasma, on Mar 23 2009, 04:43 PM, said:
Thank you. How would I get to this (Windows Defender)? I think this is new in Vista.
Linda
But he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
#8
Posted 23 March 2009 - 05:10 PM
Click on it.
Once in Windows Defender, click on Tools, then on the Software Explorer link.
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. **
#9
Posted 23 March 2009 - 05:21 PM
But he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
#10
Posted 23 March 2009 - 05:29 PM
That being said, you can disable things without deleting them. So, should you want them back you can just re-enable them.
Posting a list will get you some recommendations - so go ahead if that'll help you.
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#11
Posted 23 March 2009 - 05:54 PM
But he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
#12
Posted 23 March 2009 - 05:58 PM
But he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
#13
Posted 23 March 2009 - 06:25 PM
I would disable the Adobe Acrobat, Cyberlink, SupportSoft, QuickTime, Incredimail at a minimum
FWIW, I'd suggest using the free program that I mentioned above to get a more complete listing of what starts with Windows.
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. **
#14
Posted 23 March 2009 - 06:48 PM
Linda
But he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
#15
Posted 24 March 2009 - 05:50 AM
Once you finish using the program (and closing it) you'll need to check and see if it remains in the background by checking for Kodak stuff in Task Manager. To do this, press Ctrl-Alt-Del and go to the Processes tab - scroll down the list looking for any Kodak stuff.
Most, but NOT ALL programs behave this way. If there's one that won't start for you, let us know what program it is and we'll see if we can figure out how to set it.
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