Community Newsletter: Q&A: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background?
- 9/25/08 12:59 PM
How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my computer
by vikesh21 - 9/14/08 5:21 AM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
go to run dialog box
type "MSCONFIG"
choose startup tab and uncheck the programs that u dont want to start automatically when computer starts
choose services tab and uncheck the services that u dont use
click ok
choose restart
note :- please be careful while uncheck the programs. note that u dont uncheck those services which are required by windows
Which are required?
by jmathison - 9/14/08 6:44 AM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my computer by vikesh21How do I know services which are required by windows. I have Windows XP.
how do I disable unnecessary programs running on my pc
by jw1ls5n0129 - 9/14/08 8:59 AM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi Kate ,just download "Advance WindowsCare V2 personal " from Cnet "
run the program and it will have a part where you can chose what you want to run at startup and what you don't want to run . its free and a great program and very easy .regards john.
Use CCleaner
by creed104 - 9/14/08 6:21 PM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I personally use CCleaner . It is free and has tools built in for uninstalling or disabling start-up programs . You can always Google the ones that you are not sure of , just to be sure . Try it and you will be amazed on how much " clutter " it can get rid of .
hi
by abdclsk - 9/14/08 6:21 PM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
its easiest way to use windows defander go to tools you will see how to do it:))
I have the same problem
by roandtwy - 9/14/08 7:36 PM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I HAVE WIN VISTA HOME PREMIUM ON COMPAQ PC
Start up
by Starzz43 - 9/14/08 10:31 PM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
When you run the "run" program or any like CCleaner.. that allows you to change the start-up menu... exactly which ones run Windows or are those programs even shown there....... I would be happy to eliminate all of them from the Start-up.. but I don't want to stop my computer from starting up....
I only imagine that the real important Windows start up files are hidden.. am I correct or not.. I do see that some say (Windows or something like that sorry not there right now and been a while since I was)..... Windows XP..
Disabling unnecessary background programs
by oldhouseman - 9/15/08 12:13 AM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I've been through this situation several times, and each time the solution has been to use msconfig to figure out which program(s) were not necessary and keep them shut down. It's very time-consuming and requires numerous re-boots, but, in the end, will make you a much happier camper.
If you are comfortable poking around in the registry, you can find some of the programs that are eventually eliminated and remove them, so that they are no longer on your list. Otherwise, they will stay there, without a checkmark in their little box.
Here's how to do it:
Click on start, run, and type msconfig in the entry box, then click on OK or press enter. It will bring up the system configuration utility program. The tabs you want are Services and Startup. To see what's going on in Services, check the box "Hide all Microsoft Services" and then review what is left. You will generally find things like your anti-virus program, anti-spyware, etc. running services here. There may be others as well (a firewall, if you don't use Microsoft's). If you don't know what they are, you can uncheck the box. Then go to Startup. Start by Disabling All. Then click Apply and you'll be prompted to reboot.
When your system starts back up, you'll get a box reminding you that you've started with the system configuration utility; I usually just check the box that I don't want to deal with it, because I know that I just did it (and just rebooted from it). See what sort of messages pop up about things that aren't working, and what doesn't work right for you. For instance, does your PDA sync up properly on startup? That is one program that runs in the background. If it doesn't, you need to open up msconfig, check the box for that program and reboot again so that it works. As you find things that don't work, you'll have to add that program to your list of things to add to background programs. You'll find it useful to make a list that converts the shorthand name that Windows uses into something that a human can understand. A simple Notepad file will do nicely for this, but it can come in handy at some future date when you are having problems and you need to know which program it is that you want to kill - just what does it do?
Just keep going through the iterations until you have your PC running the way you want it to.
disable unnecessary programs
by RuzanJ - 9/15/08 4:12 AM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Use the free program "Autoruns".
Not very novice-friendly, but it ROCKS!
http://www.download.com/AutoRuns/3000-2094_4-10744886.html?tag=lst-3&cdlPid=10867648
A friendly dog Scotty
by Urban Quintus - 9/15/08 6:06 AM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I would suggest using WinPatrol Plus from BillP Studios. It has a very good interface and can give advice on most programmes running on a computer. There is a free version of the program but there the information about running processes are rather rudimentary.
WinPatrol Plus is $29.
Another idea would be to look for freeware with the same capabilities. I can't suggest any program since I use WinPatrol but I am quite sure there are simular programs to be found as CNET downloads
removing unnessary programe
by lslsoo - 9/15/08 2:52 PM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
it do by submitting to control panel /press repaire and work/on the side of page you found (help- startup&shutdown) press on it then play your choise and play with
Take a look at WinPatrol
by crestonave - 9/15/08 6:34 PM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I'm far from an expert but I understand exactly where you're coming from. Programs that come up unnecssarily on startup hog resources and can cause your machine to run slow. I've been using WinPatrol Plus for some time. I find it a very useful utility because it notifies me when a program tries to change my computer's settings and gives me the option of permitting it or not. It also has several other useful tools, including changing what programs run on startup. I have the paid version but I used the free version for some time successfully. I think the difference between the two versions is that with Plus, you can go to the WinPatrol website and get detailed information on any program running on your machine. In any case, WinPatrol has a tab which will display everything that runs on startup and give you the option of disabling it. Of course you have to be careful not to disable something essential, but you can pretty much figure out a lot of what you need on startup and what you don't. You can always create a restore point with XP prior to disabling each program. Hope this helps
I run them as I see them
by msgale - 9/17/08 11:16 AM In reply to: Take a look at WinPatrol by crestonaveI currently have three working PCs, two run Vista Ultimate and one Windows Server 2003. Basically I let run at startup whatever wants to run. Yes removing some start up item will improve boot-time, but since I am on 24/7 (they sleep at night), I don't see that as a issue. About resources - With any of my systems idle CPU usage is below three percent. Trying to get it any lower, seems to me, as waste of time. Higher priority processes will cause idle ones to swap out, so memory is not a problem. Many startup tasks initialize themselves when first loaded, and then block waiting for something to do. Of the ninety-four processing currently running about half have used no CPU time in the past twenty-four hours. Therefore my suggestion is - DO NOTHING
Startup Utility
by tocall - 9/16/08 5:33 AM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have a small utility (freeware) called Startup Control Panel 2.8 by Mike Lin. This lives in the Control Panel next to the System Icon. This has a number of folders populated with the programs that startup when your PC or Laptop starts. You can go in to each of these and turn them off just by unchecking the box. If one is there and I am unsure what it is I do a Google search to find out what software it is associated with.
If you have made an error you can always check the box and turn it back on. There is a delete function but if you delete something necessary it will re-create it.
This utility makes control of the startup so simple even a non technical person like me can stay in control.
Disabling unnecessary processes
by Joseph ATO-BINEY - 9/16/08 7:19 AM In reply to: How do I disable unnecessary programs running in my PC’s background? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
It is good to understand how computer works. At least, one must be able to note changes that have just occurred in your system's log-off and boot up times. It is a delight to watch your system boots up smoothly and logs off in a flash! Unnecessary or too many processes (or better still running programs) running at the same time especially at start-up cannot only be annoying but also frustrating. Also, unnecessary running programs can slow down the computer drastically especially if your computer memory is low, or if there is inadequate space on your hard disk drive. However, there are ways by which these problems can be dealt with in a simple manner.
1. Press "Ctrl,Alt,Delete" keys simultaneously. This brings up Windows Task Manager with "Processes Dialogue Box" opening. This box exposes all the processes running at the time you launch it. Right-click on any of the processes and decide to end it, place it in low usage category, etc.
2. If the above action is too complex for you then download "Quick StartUp" from "http://www.download.com/Quick-Startup/3000-2086_4-10386377.html". Install it and launch it. It will show you every running program at your computer's start up. You can deselect any program you think it is not necessary. Next time you boot-up those program will not appear again.
3. Remove every program you are not using by uninstalling it. To be able to uninstall a program very well, again you can download Revo Uninstaller 1.7 from "http://revo-uninstaller.software.informer.com/1.7/". This uninstaller will show you every program you have install. In this case you can decide to uninstall those programs you don't want or are not necessary.
With these activities I hope you have a smooth computing!
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