programs in tray

[WendyW]

I've got a few old programs that automatically load on
start up and run in the background. 11 icons are
displayed in the tool bar at the lower right corner of my
screen and at least 4 or 5 of them are unnecessary. In
Win98 there was a way to open a list and delete the
unnecessary ones. Can this be done with XP?

I think start-up takes a long time because its loading
all this junk that I don't use and I'm sure its eating up
operating resources too.

[Jason Haynes]

Look carefully in the program options of each for a setting to disable
running on startup.

"WendyW" > wrote in message
...
> I've got a few old programs that automatically load on
> start up and run in the background. 11 icons are
> displayed in the tool bar at the lower right corner of my
> screen and at least 4 or 5 of them are unnecessary. In
> Win98 there was a way to open a list and delete the
> unnecessary ones. Can this be done with XP?
>
> I think start-up takes a long time because its loading
> all this junk that I don't use and I'm sure its eating up
> operating resources too.

[Kelly]

Jesus Christ!

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"S Vijay [MSFT]" > wrote in message
...
>
> Hi Wendy,
>
> By using MSconfig utility you can stop unwanted programs from loading in
> the Windows Startup. For detailed usage of the msconfig utility you can
> follow the instructions in the article given below :
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310560&Product=winxp
>
> or
>
> SUMMARY
> This article describes how to troubleshoot configuration errors in
> Microsoft Windows XP by using the System Configuration utility
> (Msconfig.exe).
> MORE INFORMATION
> The System Configuration utility automates the routine troubleshooting
> steps that Microsoft Product Support Services Support Professionals use
> when they diagnose system configuration issues. When you use this tool to
> modify the system configuration, you can select check boxes to eliminate
> issues that do not pertain to your configuration. This process reduces the
> risk of typing errors that can occur if you use a text editor such as
> Notepad. You must be logged on as an administrator or as a member of the
> Administrators group to use the System Configuration utility.
>
> To start the System Configuration utility, click Start, click Run, type
> msconfig in the Open box, and then click OK.
>
> When you use Msconfig.exe, you can easily reset or change the
> configuration
> settings in Windows to include preferences for the following files and
> settings:
> The System.ini file
> The Win.ini file
> The Boot.ini file
> Programs that are set to load during the startup process (these programs
> are specified in the Startup folder and in the registry)
> Environment settings
> International settings
> To prevent any of these items from loading when you restart the computer,
> use either of the following methods:
> Click the General tab, and then click Diagnostic Startup - load basic
> devices and services only. When you use this option, device drivers and
> software are loaded interactively when you restart the computer.
>
> NOTE: This method temporarily disables Microsoft services (for example,
> Networking, Plug and Play, Event Logging, and Error Reporting) and
> permanently deletes all restore points for the System Restore utility. Do
> not do this if you want to retain your restore points for System Restore
> or
> need to use a Microsoft service to test a problem.
>
> -or-
> Click the General tab, and then click Selective Startup. You can select
> the
> options that you do not want to load when you restart the computer. These
> options include:
> Process SYSTEM.INI File
>
> The following settings apply to these options:
>
>
> If the check box is selected, the configuration file is processed when you
> restart the computer.
> If the check box is cleared, the configuration file is not processed when
> you restart the computer.
> If the check box is selected but is unavailable, some items are still
> loading from that configuration file when you restart the computer.
> If the check box is not selected, but is unavailable, the configuration
> file is not present on the computer.
> You cannot clear the Use Original BOOT.INI check box.
> NOTE: Clearing the Load System Services check box disables Microsoft
> services (for example, Networking, Plug and Play, Event Logging, and Error
> Reporting) and permanently deletes all restore points for the System
> Restore utility. Do not do this if you want to retain your restore points
> for System Restore or need to use a Microsoft service to test a problem.
> Before you begin a troubleshooting session, you can use the System
> Configuration utility to initiate a System Restore operation. To do this,
> click the General tab, and then click Launch System Restore. You can then
> create a restore point that you can use to restore your computer to a
> previous state.
>
> To prevent individual items or lines form a specific configuration file
> from loading when you restart your computer, click the tab for that
> particular configuration file, and then click to clear the check box for
> the individual line or item that you do not want to load. Check boxes that
> are unavailable on the SYSTEM.INI and WIN.INI tabs indicate that the lines
> are temporarily removed by the System Configuration utility.
> To change the currently active line or item, click a different line or
> item, or click Move Up or Move Down to move between items.
> To create a new entry in any of the configuration files, click New.
> To edit a line that is currently selected, click Edit.
> NOTE: When you click to clear a check box for an item or a line, the
> Selective Startup option (on the General tab) is automatically selected.
>
> After you make the selections that you want, click OK, and then restart
> the
> computer when you are prompted to initiate the changes.
>
> To extract individual Windows files directly from the cabinet files, click
> the General tab, and then click Expand File.
>
> To verify that all of the configuration files and all of the items that
> are
> listed in those files are loaded when you restart your computer, click the
> General tab, and then click Normal startup.
> REFERENCES
> For additional information about how to troubleshoot Windows XP Startup
> problems, click the following article number to view the article in the
> Microsoft Knowledge Base:
> 308041 Resources for Troubleshooting Startup Problems in Windows XP
>
> For additional information about how to perform a clean boot in Windows
> XP,
> click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft
> Knowledge Base:
> 310353 How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP
>
> For additional information about how to use System Restore to restore
> Windows XP, click the following article number to view the article in the
> Microsoft Knowledge Base:
> 306084 HOW TO: Restore the Operating System to a Previous State in Windows
> XP
>
> For additional information you can access the KB article given below:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314488&Product=winxp
>
> To improve the performance of Windows XP system during the system startup
> you can follow the instructions in the article given below:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/october/ruffin1.asp
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/mcfedries/03june16.asp
>
> S.Vijay
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
>

[Kelly]

Jesus Christ!

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"S Vijay [MSFT]" > wrote in message
...
>
> Hi Wendy,
>
> By using MSconfig utility you can stop unwanted programs from loading in
> the Windows Startup. For detailed usage of the msconfig utility you can
> follow the instructions in the article given below :
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310560&Product=winxp
>
> or
>
> SUMMARY
> This article describes how to troubleshoot configuration errors in
> Microsoft Windows XP by using the System Configuration utility
> (Msconfig.exe).
> MORE INFORMATION
> The System Configuration utility automates the routine troubleshooting
> steps that Microsoft Product Support Services Support Professionals use
> when they diagnose system configuration issues. When you use this tool to
> modify the system configuration, you can select check boxes to eliminate
> issues that do not pertain to your configuration. This process reduces the
> risk of typing errors that can occur if you use a text editor such as
> Notepad. You must be logged on as an administrator or as a member of the
> Administrators group to use the System Configuration utility.
>
> To start the System Configuration utility, click Start, click Run, type
> msconfig in the Open box, and then click OK.
>
> When you use Msconfig.exe, you can easily reset or change the
> configuration
> settings in Windows to include preferences for the following files and
> settings:
> The System.ini file
> The Win.ini file
> The Boot.ini file
> Programs that are set to load during the startup process (these programs
> are specified in the Startup folder and in the registry)
> Environment settings
> International settings
> To prevent any of these items from loading when you restart the computer,
> use either of the following methods:
> Click the General tab, and then click Diagnostic Startup - load basic
> devices and services only. When you use this option, device drivers and
> software are loaded interactively when you restart the computer.
>
> NOTE: This method temporarily disables Microsoft services (for example,
> Networking, Plug and Play, Event Logging, and Error Reporting) and
> permanently deletes all restore points for the System Restore utility. Do
> not do this if you want to retain your restore points for System Restore
> or
> need to use a Microsoft service to test a problem.
>
> -or-
> Click the General tab, and then click Selective Startup. You can select
> the
> options that you do not want to load when you restart the computer. These
> options include:
> Process SYSTEM.INI File
>
> The following settings apply to these options:
>
>
> If the check box is selected, the configuration file is processed when you
> restart the computer.
> If the check box is cleared, the configuration file is not processed when
> you restart the computer.
> If the check box is selected but is unavailable, some items are still
> loading from that configuration file when you restart the computer.
> If the check box is not selected, but is unavailable, the configuration
> file is not present on the computer.
> You cannot clear the Use Original BOOT.INI check box.
> NOTE: Clearing the Load System Services check box disables Microsoft
> services (for example, Networking, Plug and Play, Event Logging, and Error
> Reporting) and permanently deletes all restore points for the System
> Restore utility. Do not do this if you want to retain your restore points
> for System Restore or need to use a Microsoft service to test a problem.
> Before you begin a troubleshooting session, you can use the System
> Configuration utility to initiate a System Restore operation. To do this,
> click the General tab, and then click Launch System Restore. You can then
> create a restore point that you can use to restore your computer to a
> previous state.
>
> To prevent individual items or lines form a specific configuration file
> from loading when you restart your computer, click the tab for that
> particular configuration file, and then click to clear the check box for
> the individual line or item that you do not want to load. Check boxes that
> are unavailable on the SYSTEM.INI and WIN.INI tabs indicate that the lines
> are temporarily removed by the System Configuration utility.
> To change the currently active line or item, click a different line or
> item, or click Move Up or Move Down to move between items.
> To create a new entry in any of the configuration files, click New.
> To edit a line that is currently selected, click Edit.
> NOTE: When you click to clear a check box for an item or a line, the
> Selective Startup option (on the General tab) is automatically selected.
>
> After you make the selections that you want, click OK, and then restart
> the
> computer when you are prompted to initiate the changes.
>
> To extract individual Windows files directly from the cabinet files, click
> the General tab, and then click Expand File.
>
> To verify that all of the configuration files and all of the items that
> are
> listed in those files are loaded when you restart your computer, click the
> General tab, and then click Normal startup.
> REFERENCES
> For additional information about how to troubleshoot Windows XP Startup
> problems, click the following article number to view the article in the
> Microsoft Knowledge Base:
> 308041 Resources for Troubleshooting Startup Problems in Windows XP
>
> For additional information about how to perform a clean boot in Windows
> XP,
> click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft
> Knowledge Base:
> 310353 How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP
>
> For additional information about how to use System Restore to restore
> Windows XP, click the following article number to view the article in the
> Microsoft Knowledge Base:
> 306084 HOW TO: Restore the Operating System to a Previous State in Windows
> XP
>
> For additional information you can access the KB article given below:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314488&Product=winxp
>
> To improve the performance of Windows XP system during the system startup
> you can follow the instructions in the article given below:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/october/ruffin1.asp
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/mcfedries/03june16.asp
>
> S.Vijay
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
>

[Kelly]

Wendy,

Your post was answered in another group. Learn how to cross-post properly.

Cross Posting
http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm

In the meantime:

Check for an option to not having the icon load in the System Tray via the
program(s) in question.

Other options for removal:

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

Or...remove the runkeys from here: Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run

Troubleshooting, Removing and/or Cleaning Add or Remove Programs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_a.htm#addremove

Troubleshooting the Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_n.htm#na


--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"WendyW" > wrote in message
...
> I've got a few old programs that automatically load on
> start up and run in the background. 11 icons are
> displayed in the tool bar at the lower right corner of my
> screen and at least 4 or 5 of them are unnecessary. In
> Win98 there was a way to open a list and delete the
> unnecessary ones. Can this be done with XP?
>
> I think start-up takes a long time because its loading
> all this junk that I don't use and I'm sure its eating up
> operating resources too.

[Kelly]

Wendy,

Your post was answered in another group. Learn how to cross-post properly.

Cross Posting
http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm

In the meantime:

Check for an option to not having the icon load in the System Tray via the
program(s) in question.

Other options for removal:

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

Or...remove the runkeys from here: Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run

Troubleshooting, Removing and/or Cleaning Add or Remove Programs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_a.htm#addremove

Troubleshooting the Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_n.htm#na


--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"WendyW" > wrote in message
...
> I've got a few old programs that automatically load on
> start up and run in the background. 11 icons are
> displayed in the tool bar at the lower right corner of my
> screen and at least 4 or 5 of them are unnecessary. In
> Win98 there was a way to open a list and delete the
> unnecessary ones. Can this be done with XP?
>
> I think start-up takes a long time because its loading
> all this junk that I don't use and I'm sure its eating up
> operating resources too.