Re: programs in tray
From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 04/26/04
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Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 04:39:07 -0500
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-- 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]" <svijay@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:f3qJsqxKEHA.2360@cpmsftngxa10.phx.gbl... > > 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 >
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