Re: XP Pro - Erratic Start Up

From: Ted Zieglar (teddyz_at_notmail.com)
Date: 11/29/04 

Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 11:27:41 -0500

Selective startup is intended for diagnostic purposes, not as a way to run
your computer.

If the programs were correctly uninstalled and left behind startup entries,
you need to remove them from the registry manually.

"A Definition of the Run Keys in the Windows XP Registry"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314866

Be extremely careful when working in the registry; there is no 'undo'
function. Create a backup point first, so you can easily restore your
registry if problems occur.

"Erratic startup" is an overly general term; you need to be more specific if
you want specific advice.

AOL Instant Messenger is the proprietary software of America Online. You'll
need to contact AOL for help with AIM. Same thing with Norton Antivirus;
you'll need to contact Symantec technical support. 

-- 
Ted Zieglar
"Skid Schermerhorn" <sscherme@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:kLqdnSZnFK0h1DbcRVn-iw@adelphia.com...
> System is an upgrade from Windows ME and has SP2.
> Selective start up in MSCONFIG is used because
> there are old programs like flatbed which I am
> unable to remove from the start-up because they
> have been removed but the entry stays in MSCONFIG.
> Show Volume icon is checked.  It does not always
> show in Sys Tray. Note: A Restore always brings
> the icon back in restart.
> Also, Norton AV 2004 and/or AIM V5.9 may or may
> not be started.  HELP does not lead me to any
> solution.
>
> Skid

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