Re: Startup adjustments

From: roger (sergiorogerdon'tspam_at_esmas.com)
Date: 03/03/04


Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2004 20:32:26 -0600

Hi homepc,

Go to Start > Run > msconfig

Go to the start up tab and disable the programs related to the fax,
they won't load on boot.

The next time you boot you will be presented with a msconfig popup,
check the option on the lower left so the popup doesn't show every
time you boot.

310560 How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

Good luck

On Mon, 1 Mar 2004 13:47:05 -0600, "homepc" <wiebe08@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Everytime I start Windows XP home the fax modem contoller is automatically
>started. When I installed Winfax pro v10.02 it was configured not to
>startup automatically because I infrequently use it. There is no switch I
>can find in the Winfax pro setup options that can deselect the fax modem
>auto startup. I have a lan network internet connection that Windows
>automatically recognizes..
>
>I looked for a Windows startup folder in an effort to remove the fax modem
>from the auto startup program list, but I cannot find the folder.
>
>Could someone tell me how to stop the fax modem controller from starting up
>on it's own when Windows XP is started, or is this something best left
>alone?
>



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