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Where can I find and delete start-up processes?
I tried to install a new printer on my Dell D600 / XP pro laptop.
Unfortunately, while the software installed fine, the printer didn't work. No biggie - I've got another printer. Uninstall software and toss printer. Except - the software left some remnants that want to keep looking on the web for updates! This make for a very slow boot when I'm not connected to the internet. Task Manager and msconfig identify these processes, but how do I *safely* hunt them down and kill them where they live (presumably in the registry)? Ed |
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Where can I find and delete start-up processes?
"Ed from AZ" wrote in message
... I tried to install a new printer on my Dell D600 / XP pro laptop. Unfortunately, while the software installed fine, the printer didn't work. No biggie - I've got another printer. Uninstall software and toss printer. Except - the software left some remnants that want to keep looking on the web for updates! This make for a very slow boot when I'm not connected to the internet. Task Manager and msconfig identify these processes, but how do I *safely* hunt them down and kill them where they live (presumably in the registry)? Ed Odds are the entries to launch the updater are located under one of these two registry keys. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run You could delete them manually. Personally, I prefer to use this free program available from Microsoft when dealing with this type of problem. AutoRuns for Windows v9.36 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb963902.aspx Once you've downloaded and extracted the files, run autoruns.exe. Click on the Logon tab. Uncheck the suspected entries. Close the program and restart your computer to see if this solves the problem. Once you're satisfied with the results you can launch Autoruns again and delete those entries. Good luck Nepatsfan |
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Where can I find and delete start-up processes?
Start/Run: msconfig
Startup HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\RunOnce HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\RunOnce Windows XP - Startup Tracker: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/StartupTracker3.zip -- All the Best and Happy Holidays, Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP) Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm "Ed from AZ" wrote in message ... I tried to install a new printer on my Dell D600 / XP pro laptop. Unfortunately, while the software installed fine, the printer didn't work. No biggie - I've got another printer. Uninstall software and toss printer. Except - the software left some remnants that want to keep looking on the web for updates! This make for a very slow boot when I'm not connected to the internet. Task Manager and msconfig identify these processes, but how do I *safely* hunt them down and kill them where they live (presumably in the registry)? Ed |
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Where can I find and delete start-up processes?
"Ed from AZ" wrote in message ... I tried to install a new printer on my Dell D600 / XP pro laptop. Unfortunately, while the software installed fine, the printer didn't work. No biggie - I've got another printer. Uninstall software and toss printer. Except - the software left some remnants that want to keep looking on the web for updates! This make for a very slow boot when I'm not connected to the internet. Task Manager and msconfig identify these processes, but how do I *safely* hunt them down and kill them where they live (presumably in the registry)? Ed First thing to do is simply run msconfig and remove anything related to your former printer in the startup tab. After a reboot if there is anything left have a look in administrative tools component services services local you can disable startup of any unwanted service... but check what your are doing carefully and take note of any changes you've made |
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Where can I find and delete start-up processes?
Try Autoruns from the MS Windows SysInternals site:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb963902.aspx AutoRuns will show/list all apps/etc. that load/run when you first boot ... (the 'Boot Execute' tab), when you logon (the 'Logon' tab) and other programs that load (grouped by labeled tabs) for easy viewing. It also provides the ability to selectively allows you to stop (use with care) any program that you don't want to load. You can undo any changes you have made. Note: To get additional details on an item in the list you can't readily identify you may need to highlight the item (right click) and use the 'Search Online' option to get the details, especially useful for the more obscure items in the list. JS http://www.pagestart.com "Ed from AZ" wrote in message ... I tried to install a new printer on my Dell D600 / XP pro laptop. Unfortunately, while the software installed fine, the printer didn't work. No biggie - I've got another printer. Uninstall software and toss printer. Except - the software left some remnants that want to keep looking on the web for updates! This make for a very slow boot when I'm not connected to the internet. Task Manager and msconfig identify these processes, but how do I *safely* hunt them down and kill them where they live (presumably in the registry)? Ed |
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Where can I find and delete start-up processes?
Wow! Lots of good info so fast! Thanks much to all who responded.
I'll give this a shot over the holidays, and yell back if it all goes up in smoke. 8) Ed |
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