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Disable Outlook Express
You needn't ever give an excuse. These PC's can be very complex. Very happy
you got it fixed. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Thanks for the help I have finally found it. It was hidden away (Thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it.) in the dial up program of BTYahoo. "Unknown" wrote: One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove Outlook Express if listed there as your e-mail program. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Thankyou I will give that a go. I am away from my own computer until next week end so will try then. When I first got this computer in January I had considerable problems with compatibility between BtYahoo and IE , everthing locking etc. perhaps it's a continuation of that. "Unknown" wrote: I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. To test, change the home page to a page you normally visit. Example: Change the home page to http://www.microsoft.com. Test it. If that doesn't fix it you can always change it back to what it was. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser in this browser the home page is :- http://bt.yahoo.com and Outlook Express opens as well. I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :- http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2...=2057&_lang=EN http://www.google.co.uk/ Thankyou "Unknown" wrote: In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a home page? "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: GordonJar wrote: Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do
not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. GordonJa wrote: Disable Outlook Express 14-Jul-07 Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Previous Posts In This Thread: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 5:34 AM GordonJa wrote: Disable Outlook Express Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks On Saturday, July 14, 2007 9:09 AM Malke wrote: Disable Outlook Express GordonJar wrote: Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User On Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:34 AM GordonJa wrote: I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:58 AM Malke wrote: Disable Outlook Express GordonJar wrote: Well Gordon, *something* is calling it. Since I can't see your computer, you'll need to do some more work to determine what that "something" is. 1. Make sure the computer is virus/malware-free: http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware 2. If the computer is clean, do clean-boot troubleshooting: Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353 Clean-boot advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434 3. As always, try and answer The First Question Of Troubleshooting: what changed between the time things worked and the time they didn't? Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User On Saturday, July 14, 2007 11:58 AM Unknown wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. On Saturday, July 14, 2007 12:28 PM GordonJa wrote: If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until I If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until I find the one responsible am I likely to upset the system and have a major disaster on my hands ? As I am sure your solution is right. It's just I am rather thick when it comes to these sort of things. Thanks "Malke" wrote: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 1:25 PM Malke wrote: Disable Outlook Express GordonJar wrote: You need to look up the things you find in Startup. An easy way to do this is by Googling the item or you can also look things up at the links I'll give you below. Don't disable anything you don't understand! The following links will help you decide if something is necessary, or you can ask here. For instance, Outlook Express will not show up as "Outlook Express". It will show up as "msimn.exe". http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - What loads at Startup? http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm Repeat warning: Do not disable *Processes* with msconfig. Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User On Sunday, July 15, 2007 5:16 AM GordonJa wrote: Unfortunately still no result. Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: On Sunday, July 15, 2007 11:37 AM Unknown wrote: In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a home page? On Sunday, July 15, 2007 12:20 PM GordonJa wrote: When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser in this browser the home page is :- http://bt.yahoo.com and Outlook Express opens as well. I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :- http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2...=2057&_lang=EN http://www.google.co.uk/ Thankyou "Unknown" wrote: On Sunday, July 15, 2007 1:14 PM Unknown wrote: I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. To test, change the home page to a page you normally visit. Example: Change the home page to http://www.microsoft.com. Test it. If that doesn't fix it you can always change it back to what it was. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... On Sunday, July 15, 2007 2:32 PM GordonJa wrote: ThankyouI will give that a go. Thankyou I will give that a go. I am away from my own computer until next week end so will try then. When I first got this computer in January I had considerable problems with compatibility between BtYahoo and IE , everthing locking etc. perhaps it's a continuation of that. "Unknown" wrote: On Monday, July 16, 2007 10:00 AM Unknown wrote: Since Internet Explorer is backed up by Microsoft and is virtually trouble Since Internet Explorer is backed up by Microsoft and is virtually trouble free why use BtYahoo? My ISP also has their own browser but I refuse to use it. Look for any email settings in BtYahoo. On Friday, July 20, 2007 5:06 PM Unknown wrote: One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove Outlook Express if listed there as your e-mail program. On Sunday, July 22, 2007 11:56 AM GordonJa wrote: Thanks for the help I have finally found it. Thanks for the help I have finally found it. It was hidden away (Thats my excuse and I am sticking to it.) in the dial up program of BTYahoo. "Unknown" wrote: On Sunday, July 22, 2007 2:40 PM Unknown wrote: You needn't ever give an excuse. These PC's can be very complex. You needn't ever give an excuse. These PC's can be very complex. Very happy you got it fixed. Submitted via EggHeadCafe - Software Developer Portal of Choice Dr. Dotnetsky's Cool .NET Tips & Tricks #15 http://www.eggheadcafe.com/tutorials...-cool-net.aspx |
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Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do
not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. GordonJa wrote: Disable Outlook Express 14-Jul-07 Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Previous Posts In This Thread: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 5:34 AM GordonJa wrote: Disable Outlook Express Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks On Saturday, July 14, 2007 9:09 AM Malke wrote: Disable Outlook Express GordonJar wrote: Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User On Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:34 AM GordonJa wrote: I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:58 AM Malke wrote: Disable Outlook Express GordonJar wrote: Well Gordon, *something* is calling it. Since I can't see your computer, you'll need to do some more work to determine what that "something" is. 1. Make sure the computer is virus/malware-free: http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware 2. If the computer is clean, do clean-boot troubleshooting: Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353 Clean-boot advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434 3. As always, try and answer The First Question Of Troubleshooting: what changed between the time things worked and the time they didn't? Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User On Saturday, July 14, 2007 11:58 AM Unknown wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. On Saturday, July 14, 2007 12:28 PM GordonJa wrote: If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until I If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until I find the one responsible am I likely to upset the system and have a major disaster on my hands ? As I am sure your solution is right. It's just I am rather thick when it comes to these sort of things. Thanks "Malke" wrote: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 1:25 PM Malke wrote: Disable Outlook Express GordonJar wrote: You need to look up the things you find in Startup. An easy way to do this is by Googling the item or you can also look things up at the links I'll give you below. Don't disable anything you don't understand! The following links will help you decide if something is necessary, or you can ask here. For instance, Outlook Express will not show up as "Outlook Express". It will show up as "msimn.exe". http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - What loads at Startup? http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm Repeat warning: Do not disable *Processes* with msconfig. Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User On Sunday, July 15, 2007 5:16 AM GordonJa wrote: Unfortunately still no result. Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: On Sunday, July 15, 2007 11:37 AM Unknown wrote: In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a home page? On Sunday, July 15, 2007 12:20 PM GordonJa wrote: When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser in this browser the home page is :- http://bt.yahoo.com and Outlook Express opens as well. I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :- http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2...=2057&_lang=EN http://www.google.co.uk/ Thankyou "Unknown" wrote: On Sunday, July 15, 2007 1:14 PM Unknown wrote: I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. To test, change the home page to a page you normally visit. Example: Change the home page to http://www.microsoft.com. Test it. If that doesn't fix it you can always change it back to what it was. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... On Sunday, July 15, 2007 2:32 PM GordonJa wrote: ThankyouI will give that a go. Thankyou I will give that a go. I am away from my own computer until next week end so will try then. When I first got this computer in January I had considerable problems with compatibility between BtYahoo and IE , everthing locking etc. perhaps it's a continuation of that. "Unknown" wrote: On Monday, July 16, 2007 10:00 AM Unknown wrote: Since Internet Explorer is backed up by Microsoft and is virtually trouble Since Internet Explorer is backed up by Microsoft and is virtually trouble free why use BtYahoo? My ISP also has their own browser but I refuse to use it. Look for any email settings in BtYahoo. On Friday, July 20, 2007 5:06 PM Unknown wrote: One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove Outlook Express if listed there as your e-mail program. On Sunday, July 22, 2007 11:56 AM GordonJa wrote: Thanks for the help I have finally found it. Thanks for the help I have finally found it. It was hidden away (Thats my excuse and I am sticking to it.) in the dial up program of BTYahoo. "Unknown" wrote: On Sunday, July 22, 2007 2:40 PM Unknown wrote: You needn't ever give an excuse. These PC's can be very complex. You needn't ever give an excuse. These PC's can be very complex. Very happy you got it fixed. Submitted via EggHeadCafe - Software Developer Portal of Choice Dr. Dotnetsky's Cool .NET Tips & Tricks #15 http://www.eggheadcafe.com/tutorials...-cool-net.aspx |
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veena almeida wrote:
Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/26748-removing-outlook-express-from-startup/ |
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veena almeida wrote:
Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/26748-removing-outlook-express-from-startup/ |
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Go to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Good help there for I send a Follow up to it for you "veena almeida" wrote in message ... Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. GordonJa wrote: Disable Outlook Express 14-Jul-07 Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Previous Posts In This Thread: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 5:34 AM GordonJa wrote: Disable Outlook Express Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks On Saturday, July 14, 2007 9:09 AM Malke wrote: Disable Outlook Express GordonJar wrote: Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User On Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:34 AM GordonJa wrote: I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:58 AM Malke wrote: Disable Outlook Express GordonJar wrote: Well Gordon, *something* is calling it. Since I can't see your computer, you'll need to do some more work to determine what that "something" is. 1. Make sure the computer is virus/malware-free: http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware 2. If the computer is clean, do clean-boot troubleshooting: Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353 Clean-boot advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434 3. As always, try and answer The First Question Of Troubleshooting: what changed between the time things worked and the time they didn't? Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User On Saturday, July 14, 2007 11:58 AM Unknown wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. On Saturday, July 14, 2007 12:28 PM GordonJa wrote: If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until I If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until I find the one responsible am I likely to upset the system and have a major disaster on my hands ? As I am sure your solution is right. It's just I am rather thick when it comes to these sort of things. Thanks "Malke" wrote: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 1:25 PM Malke wrote: Disable Outlook Express GordonJar wrote: You need to look up the things you find in Startup. An easy way to do this is by Googling the item or you can also look things up at the links I'll give you below. Don't disable anything you don't understand! The following links will help you decide if something is necessary, or you can ask here. For instance, Outlook Express will not show up as "Outlook Express". It will show up as "msimn.exe". http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - What loads at Startup? http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm Repeat warning: Do not disable *Processes* with msconfig. Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User On Sunday, July 15, 2007 5:16 AM GordonJa wrote: Unfortunately still no result. Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: On Sunday, July 15, 2007 11:37 AM Unknown wrote: In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a home page? On Sunday, July 15, 2007 12:20 PM GordonJa wrote: When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser in this browser the home page is :- http://bt.yahoo.com and Outlook Express opens as well. I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :- http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2...=2057&_lang=EN http://www.google.co.uk/ Thankyou "Unknown" wrote: On Sunday, July 15, 2007 1:14 PM Unknown wrote: I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. To test, change the home page to a page you normally visit. Example: Change the home page to http://www.microsoft.com. Test it. If that doesn't fix it you can always change it back to what it was. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... On Sunday, July 15, 2007 2:32 PM GordonJa wrote: ThankyouI will give that a go. Thankyou I will give that a go. I am away from my own computer until next week end so will try then. When I first got this computer in January I had considerable problems with compatibility between BtYahoo and IE , everthing locking etc. perhaps it's a continuation of that. "Unknown" wrote: On Monday, July 16, 2007 10:00 AM Unknown wrote: Since Internet Explorer is backed up by Microsoft and is virtually trouble Since Internet Explorer is backed up by Microsoft and is virtually trouble free why use BtYahoo? My ISP also has their own browser but I refuse to use it. Look for any email settings in BtYahoo. On Friday, July 20, 2007 5:06 PM Unknown wrote: One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove Outlook Express if listed there as your e-mail program. On Sunday, July 22, 2007 11:56 AM GordonJa wrote: Thanks for the help I have finally found it. Thanks for the help I have finally found it. It was hidden away (Thats my excuse and I am sticking to it.) in the dial up program of BTYahoo. "Unknown" wrote: On Sunday, July 22, 2007 2:40 PM Unknown wrote: You needn't ever give an excuse. These PC's can be very complex. You needn't ever give an excuse. These PC's can be very complex. Very happy you got it fixed. Submitted via EggHeadCafe - Software Developer Portal of Choice Dr. Dotnetsky's Cool .NET Tips & Tricks #15 http://www.eggheadcafe.com/tutorials...-cool-net.aspx |
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Go to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Good help there for I send a Follow up to it for you "veena almeida" wrote in message ... Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. GordonJa wrote: Disable Outlook Express 14-Jul-07 Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Previous Posts In This Thread: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 5:34 AM GordonJa wrote: Disable Outlook Express Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks On Saturday, July 14, 2007 9:09 AM Malke wrote: Disable Outlook Express GordonJar wrote: Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User On Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:34 AM GordonJa wrote: I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:58 AM Malke wrote: Disable Outlook Express GordonJar wrote: Well Gordon, *something* is calling it. Since I can't see your computer, you'll need to do some more work to determine what that "something" is. 1. Make sure the computer is virus/malware-free: http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware 2. If the computer is clean, do clean-boot troubleshooting: Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353 Clean-boot advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434 3. As always, try and answer The First Question Of Troubleshooting: what changed between the time things worked and the time they didn't? Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User On Saturday, July 14, 2007 11:58 AM Unknown wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. On Saturday, July 14, 2007 12:28 PM GordonJa wrote: If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until I If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until I find the one responsible am I likely to upset the system and have a major disaster on my hands ? As I am sure your solution is right. It's just I am rather thick when it comes to these sort of things. Thanks "Malke" wrote: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 1:25 PM Malke wrote: Disable Outlook Express GordonJar wrote: You need to look up the things you find in Startup. An easy way to do this is by Googling the item or you can also look things up at the links I'll give you below. Don't disable anything you don't understand! The following links will help you decide if something is necessary, or you can ask here. For instance, Outlook Express will not show up as "Outlook Express". It will show up as "msimn.exe". http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - What loads at Startup? http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm Repeat warning: Do not disable *Processes* with msconfig. Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User On Sunday, July 15, 2007 5:16 AM GordonJa wrote: Unfortunately still no result. Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: On Sunday, July 15, 2007 11:37 AM Unknown wrote: In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a home page? On Sunday, July 15, 2007 12:20 PM GordonJa wrote: When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser in this browser the home page is :- http://bt.yahoo.com and Outlook Express opens as well. I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :- http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2...=2057&_lang=EN http://www.google.co.uk/ Thankyou "Unknown" wrote: On Sunday, July 15, 2007 1:14 PM Unknown wrote: I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. To test, change the home page to a page you normally visit. Example: Change the home page to http://www.microsoft.com. Test it. If that doesn't fix it you can always change it back to what it was. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... On Sunday, July 15, 2007 2:32 PM GordonJa wrote: ThankyouI will give that a go. Thankyou I will give that a go. I am away from my own computer until next week end so will try then. When I first got this computer in January I had considerable problems with compatibility between BtYahoo and IE , everthing locking etc. perhaps it's a continuation of that. "Unknown" wrote: On Monday, July 16, 2007 10:00 AM Unknown wrote: Since Internet Explorer is backed up by Microsoft and is virtually trouble Since Internet Explorer is backed up by Microsoft and is virtually trouble free why use BtYahoo? My ISP also has their own browser but I refuse to use it. Look for any email settings in BtYahoo. On Friday, July 20, 2007 5:06 PM Unknown wrote: One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove Outlook Express if listed there as your e-mail program. On Sunday, July 22, 2007 11:56 AM GordonJa wrote: Thanks for the help I have finally found it. Thanks for the help I have finally found it. It was hidden away (Thats my excuse and I am sticking to it.) in the dial up program of BTYahoo. "Unknown" wrote: On Sunday, July 22, 2007 2:40 PM Unknown wrote: You needn't ever give an excuse. These PC's can be very complex. You needn't ever give an excuse. These PC's can be very complex. Very happy you got it fixed. Submitted via EggHeadCafe - Software Developer Portal of Choice Dr. Dotnetsky's Cool .NET Tips & Tricks #15 http://www.eggheadcafe.com/tutorials...-cool-net.aspx |
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Tom J he said ::::: do not wish to remove it!
"Tom J" wrote in message ... veena almeida wrote: Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/26748-removing-outlook-express-from-startup/ |
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Tom J he said ::::: do not wish to remove it! "Tom J" wrote in message ... veena almeida wrote: Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/26748-removing-outlook-express-from-startup/ |
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This is microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics. What have you been smoking , Besides the
OP is basing everything on 3 year old posts -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "Hot-text" wrote in message ... Go to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics Good help there for I send a Follow up to it for you "veena almeida" wrote in message ... Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. |
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This is microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics. What have you been smoking , Besides the
OP is basing everything on 3 year old posts -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "Hot-text" wrote in message ... Go to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics Good help there for I send a Follow up to it for you "veena almeida" wrote in message ... Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. |
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(cross-post added to OE.General)
"Hot-text" wrote in message ... http://www.microsoft.com/communities...8-7ac76db564d5 Hot-text, I assume you meant to cross-post to OE and hit IE6 by mistake? ; ) FollowUp-To set to eliminate IE6.Browser. BTW good link. ; ) FYI Robert Aldwinckle --- Tom J he said ::::: do not wish to remove it! "Tom J" wrote in message ... veena almeida wrote: Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/26748-removing-outlook-express-from-startup/ |
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(cross-post added to OE.General)
"Hot-text" wrote in message ... http://www.microsoft.com/communities...8-7ac76db564d5 Hot-text, I assume you meant to cross-post to OE and hit IE6 by mistake? ; ) FollowUp-To set to eliminate IE6.Browser. BTW good link. ; ) FYI Robert Aldwinckle --- Tom J he said ::::: do not wish to remove it! "Tom J" wrote in message ... veena almeida wrote: Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/26748-removing-outlook-express-from-startup/ |
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Iknow what he said!! He said he didn't want it to open on start-up
READ THE LINK I GAVE!!!! Hot-text wrote: Tom J he said ::::: do not wish to remove it! "Tom J" wrote in message ... veena almeida wrote: Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/26748-removing-outlook-express-from-startup/ |
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Iknow what he said!! He said he didn't want it to open on start-up
READ THE LINK I GAVE!!!! Hot-text wrote: Tom J he said ::::: do not wish to remove it! "Tom J" wrote in message ... veena almeida wrote: Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/26748-removing-outlook-express-from-startup/ |
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