Re: Reactivating startup processes
From: t.cruise (t__cruise_at_[NoSpam)
Date: 05/15/04
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Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 09:53:41 -1000
If the utility only removed the startup keys/strings from the Registry, then
using System Restore, and restoring from the Restore Point that you created
prior to using it should take you back to where you where before you ran
that utility. I went to the web page for the utility and it doesn't give
much information. If it does in fact delete files as well as Registry
entries, without backing them up, then it's lethal in the hands of someone
who isn't tech savvy. Let's assume that it only removed the Registry
keys/strings for those Startup items, and Restore from the Restore Point
that you created just prior to using the utility. Because, if it did remove
any needed files, they will have to be reinstalled anyway. You can't keep
your notebook on forever. So bite the bullet and do the System Restore. To
add: Never use a utility like this one, unless it allows changes to be
undone, especially when you aren't quite sure what you're removing. If you
wanted to remove Startup items, you should have opened msconfig, clicked the
Startup tab, and clicked to remove the checkmarks to the left of the items
that you didn't want to load. That way if you made a mistake and chose
something that you actually needed to run at Startup, you could go back to
msconfig and click to put the checkmark back. Or, if the system wouldn't
boot, you could press F8 on boot, boot into Safe Mode and put the checkmarks
back, or use System Restore from Safe Mode.
-- T.C. t__cruise@[NoSpam]hotmail.com Remove [NoSpam] to reply "Zoe" <adcap4@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:d89a01c43aac$d6d81d90$a501280a@phx.gbl... > I used a program called Startup Inspector for Windows - > its not harmful at all but I somehow managed to stop all > the processes that NEEDED to run at Windows startup and > kept the ones that werent needed! > > When I check in msconfigs startup list all I see are the > unwanted ones. > There is no way to undo the changes using the program I > made....I dont think it deletes the processes as such... > > I did make a system restore point before the startup > changes weere made but am afraid to restore since it says > that windows needs to restart - I cant leave my laptop on > for ever either!! > > Im running a Compaq Presario notebook - many of the > processes were default HP/Compaq/ATI drivers and some > windows ones. Two belonged to Norton. > > QUESTION: Is there any way to reinstate the various > startup processes OR will System Restore reinstate them? > > Any help wil be appreciated!!! Thank you > > Zoe --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.686 / Virus Database: 447 - Release Date: 5/14/2004
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