MSCONFIG

Which one should I be using, Normal Startup or Selective Startup and why?

TIA
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Jim

Jim wrote:

Which one should I be using, Normal Startup or Selective Startup and
why?

The term "Normal" is really a misnomer since it implies that
"Selective" (where you choose what starts) is abnormal. This isn't the
case.

In order to control startup, it is always best to first look in the
particular programs for options/preferences. Most decently-written
programs will have the option to disable starting with Windows.

If the programs do not have this option, then there is nothing wrong
with using the System Configuration Utility (msconfig) to control them.
Do not use msconfig to control processes since there is no safeguard
there. Processes are controlled by running services.msc.

Malke
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The fact remains that it's probably best to leave your PC starting up in
normal mode unless there is a need to disable any of the programs, this
feature really should be left to an expert to determine which programs should
or should not be running unless of course there is a legitimate reason for
disabling something thus this is then called selective startup.

Gary
MCP

"Malke" wrote:

Jim wrote:

Which one should I be using, Normal Startup or Selective Startup and
why?

The term "Normal" is really a misnomer since it implies that
"Selective" (where you choose what starts) is abnormal. This isn't the
case.

In order to control startup, it is always best to first look in the
particular programs for options/preferences. Most decently-written
programs will have the option to disable starting with Windows.

If the programs do not have this option, then there is nothing wrong
with using the System Configuration Utility (msconfig) to control them.
Do not use msconfig to control processes since there is no safeguard
there. Processes are controlled by running services.msc.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Thanks to all who replied.


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The fact remains that it's probably best to leave your PC starting up in
normal mode unless there is a need to disable any of the programs, this
feature really should be left to an expert to determine which programs
should
or should not be running unless of course there is a legitimate reason for
disabling something thus this is then called selective startup.

Gary
MCP

"Malke" wrote:

Jim wrote:

Which one should I be using, Normal Startup or Selective Startup and
why?

The term "Normal" is really a misnomer since it implies that
"Selective" (where you choose what starts) is abnormal. This isn't the
case.

In order to control startup, it is always best to first look in the
particular programs for options/preferences. Most decently-written
programs will have the option to disable starting with Windows.

If the programs do not have this option, then there is nothing wrong
with using the System Configuration Utility (msconfig) to control them.
Do not use msconfig to control processes since there is no safeguard
there. Processes are controlled by running services.msc.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Jim wrote:
Which one should I be using, Normal Startup or Selective Startup and why?

TIA


Under what conditions? On a normal, daily basis, you'd be using
"Normal" startup. The Selective Startup is purely a diagnostic tool.

Msconfig was designed to be a troubleshooting tool, not a "startup
configurer." Use MSConfig to determine the location of the command that
is attempting to start the program, and remove it. To cease the
selective startup notifications, either return your settings to the way
they were, or permanently remove the undesirable programs from your
startup configuration.

In most cases, with "well-mannered" applications, it's usually as
simple as opening the undesired program and deselecting the option to
"display icon in the system tray" or to "start when Windows starts."

Additionally, Look in the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu\Programs\Start Up and C:\Documents and Settings\username\Start
Menu\Programs\Start Up folders, and in the system registry, primarily in
the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;310560


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If you have simply used the System Configuration Utility to remove a program
from Startup (as most people do) there really is no difference between
"Normal" and "Selective". If it worries you, simply use Mike Lin's "Startup
Control Panel" from: http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml . This program
allows you to remove programs from Startup without the Windows grumble box.
Gene K

Jim wrote:

Which one should I be using, Normal Startup or Selective Startup and why?

Normal Startup, and if you have to ask the difference, you shouldn't even
know about or use msconfig yet.