start up programs

How do I control what programs automatically run at start up in xp. I had it
down pat with win 98 but can't figure out how to turn off certain programs
that boot automatically when I turn the computer on. Thanks for any help you
can give.

Hi

From StartRun type

msconfig

then click on the startup tab. Uncheck any programs that you don't want
starting up with Windows, then reboot your system.

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Will Denny
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"crackerjack043" wrote in message
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How do I control what programs automatically run at start up in xp. I had
it
down pat with win 98 but can't figure out how to turn off certain programs
that boot automatically when I turn the computer on. Thanks for any help
you
can give.

Use services, run/services.msc
LT
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"Will Denny" wrote in message
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Hi

From StartRun type

msconfig

then click on the startup tab. Uncheck any programs that you don't want
starting up with Windows, then reboot your system.

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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"crackerjack043" wrote in
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How do I control what programs automatically run at start up in xp. I
had
it
down pat with win 98 but can't figure out how to turn off certain
programs
that boot automatically when I turn the computer on. Thanks for any
help
you
can give.

Hi

The Services are different to the Start Up programs and caution has got to
be taken when disabling any of those Services.

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"LT" wrote in message
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Use services, run/services.msc
LT
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"Will Denny" wrote in message
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Hi

From StartRun type

msconfig

then click on the startup tab. Uncheck any programs that you don't want
starting up with Windows, then reboot your system.

--


Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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"crackerjack043" wrote in
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How do I control what programs automatically run at start up in xp. I
had
it
down pat with win 98 but can't figure out how to turn off certain
programs
that boot automatically when I turn the computer on. Thanks for any
help
you
can give.

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crackerjack043 typed:

How do I control what programs automatically run at start up in
xp.
I had it down pat with win 98 but can't figure out how to turn
off
certain programs that boot automatically when I turn the
computer on.
Thanks for any help you can give.


On each program you don't want to start automatically, check its
Options to see if it has the choice not to start. Many can easily
and best be stopped that way. If that doesn't work, run MSCONFIG
from the Start | Run line, and on the Startup tab, uncheck the
programs you don't want to start automatically.

However, if I were you, I wouldn't do this just for the purpose
of running the minimum number of programs. Despite what many
people tell you, you should be concerned, not with how many of
these programs you run, but which. Some of them can hurt
performance severely, but others have no effect on performance.

Don't just stop programs from running willy-nilly. What you
should do is determine what each program is, what its value is to
you, and what the cost in performance is of its running all the
time. You can get more information about these with at
http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html. If you can't find it
there, try google searches and ask about specifics here.

Once you have that information, you can make an intelligent
informed decision about what you want to keep and what you want
to get rid of.


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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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Hi,

you can follow a article i.e
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;316434
Please reply if it helps !

Steps are as follows:

How to restart in Safe mode or in Safe mode with networking support
To troubleshoot potential environmental issues, first restart your computer
in Safe mode or in Safe mode with networking support. If the issue is with a
program that does not depend on network connectivity, Safe mode is
appropriate. If the issue is with a network program, and you are using a
network adapter to connect to a network, Safe mode with networking support
may permit you to test the networking program, including browser issues.

Note You cannot use Safe mode with networking support when you use a modem
or a PC Card connection to a network because modem drivers and PC Card
drivers do not load in Safe mode or in Safe mode with networking support.

If you start the computer in Safe mode or in Safe mode with networking
support, and you can perform an operation that you previously experienced
problems with, the issue is most likely environmental.

Note In Windows XP, you can perform a clean-boot by using the System
Configuration Utility (Msconfig.exe).

For additional information about the System Configuration utility, click the
following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
310560 How to troubleshoot by using the Msconfig utility in Windows XP
See the "How to remove registry entries" section for information about how
to determine which program components may be causing the issue.

Note You may not be able to test some operations in Safe mode because not
all services and devices load in Safe mode or in Safe mode with networking
support. For example, you cannot test multimedia issues that involve sound,
nor can you test suspend or hibernation issues in Safe mode. Also, any
network programs that rely on the Remote Procedure Call Subsystem (RpcSS) do
not work because the RpcSS service does not load in Safe mode with networking
support.

If you start the computer in Safe mode or in Safe mode with networking
support, and the issue still occurs, an environmental issue may still be the
cause. Many function or filter drivers that third-party software installs may
continue to load in Safe mode. Therefore, you may have to take an additional
step to test and remove third-party drivers in Safe mode.

To start the computer in Safe mode, follow these steps:1. Print these
instructions before you go to step 2. They will not be available after you
shut down the computer in step 2.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Use the F8 key. On a computer that is configured to start to multiple
operating systems, you can press F8 when you see the Startup menu.
4. Use the arrow keys to select a Safe mode option, and then press ENTER.

Note NUM LOCK functionality must be turned off for the arrow keys on the
numeric keypad to work.
5. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, use the arrow keys to
select the installation that you want to access, and then press ENTER.
In Safe mode, you have access to only basic files and drivers (such as
mouse, monitor, keyboard, mass storage, base video, default system services,
and no network connections). You can select from the following options:• The
Safe Mode with Networking option loads all these files and drivers and the
services and drivers necessary to start networking.
• The Safe Mode with Command Prompt option is the same as Safe mode except
that a command prompt starts instead of the graphical user interface (GUI).
• The Last Known Good Configuration option starts your computer by using the
registry information that was saved the last time that your computer shut
down.
Safe mode helps you diagnose problems. If a symptom does not reappear when
you start in Safe mode, you can rule out the default settings and minimum
device drivers as possible causes. If a newly added device or a changed
driver is causing problems, you can use Safe mode to remove the device or
reverse the change.

There are circumstances where Safe mode cannot help you. For example, Safe
mode cannot help you when Windows system files that are required to start the
computer are corrupted or damaged. In this case, the Recovery Console may
help you.

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How to remove unsigned drivers
All the drivers that are included with Windows XP use digital signatures to
verify that they have been tested by the Windows Hardware Quality Labs
(WHQL). Many third-party programs are written for Windows XP must install
additional drivers that have not been tested by WHQL. Therefore, they do not
receive a digital signature.

Note Some third-party vendors have tools that they can use to generate a
valid digital signature even if these products were not tested by WHQL. The
following procedure cannot be used to determine whether these drivers are
installed.

Windows XP includes the File Signature Verification tool (Sigverif.exe). You
can use this tool to find all files on your computer that are not digitally
signed. For the purposes of Windows XP clean-boot troubleshooting, you have
to test only the files in the %Windir%\System32\Drivers folder.

To use the Sigverif.exe tool, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run,
type sigverif in the Open box, and then click OK.
2. Click Advanced, click Look for other files that are not digitally signed,
click Browse, locate the Windows\System32\Drivers folder, and then click OK
two times.
3. Click Start.
After Sigverif.exe is completed, a list of all unsigned drivers that are
installed on your computer appears.

Note Many video drivers are not digitally signed. The following steps may
cause problems with your video resolution. These problems may prevent you
from starting the computer.

The list of all signed and unsigned drivers that the Sigverif.exe tool finds
is in the Sigverif.txt file in the %Windir% folder (typically, the Winnt or
Windows folder). All unsigned drivers are noted as "Unsigned."

When you determine which drivers are unsigned, create a folder to move the
unsigned drivers to. Typically, SysDriversBak is an easy folder name to
remember.

Move the unsigned drivers, restart the computer (without the unsigned
drivers in the Windows\System32\Drivers folder), and then test the program or
other functionality to see whether the same error messages or issues still
occur.

Note Because most driver files are associated with registry entries that
have not yet been changed, you may receive the following error message:
At least one driver or service failed to start...
If the issue no longer occurs, the issue was caused by a third-party
unsigned filter or function driver. A function driver is a driver that is
used to load a specific device that uses one of the computer buses. A filter
driver loads at a level above or below a function driver to add or modify the
behavior of the function driver.

To determine which unsigned driver is causing the problem, use one of the
following methods: • Put drivers that are related to the same program or
device back into the Windows\System32\Drivers folder together in the same
test.
• Put the top half of the drivers back into the Windows\System32\Drivers
folder in the same test.
The first technique is generally better at determining the cause of an
issue, but you may not be able to determine which drivers are related. After
you determine which driver is causing the issue, you can either remove the
driver or program, disable the driver, or turn off service.

To turn off a service, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, and then click
Run.
2. Type %systemroot%\system32\services.msc /s, and then click OK.
3. Double-click the service, click Disabled in the Startup Type list, and
then click OK.
4. Restart your computer.
Search for drivers or other program updates, or replace the software or
driver with a program or driver that is written specifically for Windows XP.

To disable a driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type %systemroot%\system32\compmgmt.msc /s, and then click OK.
3. Click Device Manager.
4. Double-click the device, click Do not use this device (disable) in the
Device Usage list, and then click OK.
5. Search for an updated driver for the device from the vendor.
For information about how to contact the manufacturer of your program, click
the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z
Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find
technical support. This contact information may change without notice.
Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact
information.

Note Not all devices and services are listed in the Windows XP user interface.

If the device or service is not available in the Windows XP user interface,
use the Recovery Console to turn off the driver or service.

For additional information, click the following article number to view the
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
314058 Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console
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How to remove registry entries
Warning If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious
problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft
cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry
Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

If you no longer experience problems running programs in Safe mode, the
issue is likely caused by programs that are loading while the Windows XP
computer is starting.

Programs that are a part of the startup process for Windows XP are generally
added to one of the following locations: • The Startup folder on the Programs
menu.
• The Run line for all users in the registry.
• The Run line for particular users in the registry.
• The Load entry for all users in the registry.
Note Because the registry is the location for all computer and program
settings for Windows XP, make sure that you back up the registry and
particular registry entries in case you cannot start the computer after you
edit the registry. To back up the Windows XP registry, use Windows Backup,
and then perform a full system backup, including the system state.

Note The Backup utility is not included in the default installation of
Windows XP Home Edition. The Backup icon is not present on the Start menu in
Windows XP Home Edition, nor is Backup listed in the Add Remove Programs tool
for Windows XP Home Edition.

For additional information about how to install the Backup utility in
Windows XP Home Edition, click the following article number to view the
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
302894 How to install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
To back up the System State data, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, point
to All Programs (or Programs), click Accessories, click System Tools, and
then click Backup.
2. Click Advanced Mode.
3. Click the Backup tab, and then click to select the System State check
box.
4. Click Start Backup.
This method backs up the System State data together with any other data that
you have selected for the current backup operation.

For additional information about how to back up the system registry, click
the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge
Base:
240363 How to use the Backup program to back up and restore the system state
in Windows 2000
The Startup folder icons are loaded from two locations. To remove these
entries, follow these steps: 1. Right-click Start, and then click Explore.
2. Locate and select the following folder, and then click Cut on the Edit
menu:
Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
3. Create a SysDriversBak folder on the desktop, create a UserStartup folder
inside this folder, open the UserStartup folder, and then click Paste on the
Edit menu.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2, and then locate the All Users\Start
Menu\Programs\Startup folder.
5. On the Edit menu, click Cut, locate and click the SysDriversBak folder on
the desktop, create an AllUsersStartup folder, and then click Paste.
To remove values for the Run line in the registry for all users, follow
these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
2. Locate and then click the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run
3. Click Export on the File menu.
4. Locate the SysDriversBak folder that you created, type HKLMRun in the
File name box, and then click Save.
5. In the right pane, right-click each value except for the Default value,
click Delete, and then click Yes to confirm.
6. View the related RunOnce and RunOnceEx keys to determine whether a
program was not completely installed, and then repeat steps 3 through 5 with
different save names to reflect the RunOnce and RunOnceEx keys.
To remove values for the Run line in the registry for the user account that
you are logged on with, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run, type
regedit, and then click OK.
2. Locate and then click the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run
3. Click Export on the File menu.
4. Locate the SysDriversBak folder that you created, type HKCURun in the
File name box, and then click Save.
5. In the right pane, right-click each value, and then click Delete.
6. View the related RunOnce key to see if a program was not completely
installed, and then repeat steps 3 through 5, but change the name to reflect
RunOnce.
To remove value data under Load, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click
Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
2. Locate and then click the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
3. In the right pane, click Export on the File menu. If the value load has
any value data, locate and click the SysDriversBak folder, type HKCUload in
the File name box, and then click Save.
4. Double-click the load value in the right pane, remove the value in the
Value Data box, and then click OK.
5. Restart the computer, and then test.
If the problem no longer occurs, merge the values that you removed in the
following order: 1. Startup icons from both the All Users group and the user
account that you log on with.
2. HKCURun
3. HKLMRun
4. HKCUload
Note To merge the values, you can double-click the .reg file in Windows
Explorer or My Computer to automate the import. When you do this, you are
prompted to confirm that you want to merge data into the registry. Click Yes
to start the merge. After the file successfully merges into the registry, a
success message appears. If the file has the wrong syntax and the merge is
not successful, you receive an error message that explains that the file is
not a registry script and cannot be imported to the registry.

To add the icons for the Startup menu, follow these steps: 1. Click Start,
point to All Programs (or Programs), point to Accessories, and then click
Windows Explorer.
2. Locate and then click the SysDriversBak folder that you created earlier,
open the AllUsersStartup folder, click Select All, and then click Copy on the
Edit menu.
3. Locate and click the following folder, and then click Paste:
Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
4. Locate and then click the SysDriversBak\UserStartup folder, and then
click Copy on the Edit menu.
5. Locate and click the following folder, and then click Paste:
Documents and Settings\user name\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
Where user name is the name of the user who you have logged on as.
6. Restart your computer, and then test.
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How to test user profiles
A user's specific information may be corrupted, but other users on the same
computer may have no problems. To determine whether this is the case, log on
as a new user, or create a new user account, and then test the new logon.

Note A program may work correctly only when you log on with the default
Administrator account. For example, older programs may demonstrate this
behavior.

If the default Administrator profile becomes corrupted, reinstall Windows XP
to correct this issue.

All user-specific configuration information (which appears in the
HKEY_CURRENT_USER registry key) is stored in the Ntuser.dat file in the
Documents and Settings\user name folder.

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How to turn off third-party services
To prevent or work around problems, you may have to turn off installed
third-party services. Safe mode and Safe mode with networking do not load
third-party services. If Safe mode works, the problem may be caused by a
third-party service that is loading.

The following table is a partial list of core operating system services that
load. However, this list varies according to the services that are installed
and the version of Windows XP that you are using.




"crackerjack043" wrote:

How do I control what programs automatically run at start up in xp. I had it
down pat with win 98 but can't figure out how to turn off certain programs
that boot automatically when I turn the computer on. Thanks for any help you
can give.