Windows XP: System Configuration Utility
System Configuration Utility
by Raynyc5 - 10/1/04 5:27 PMMy computer is very sluggish on start up. I was told that I should look to delete programs that are not neccessary for start up. But..I do not know which ones they are. Can somone help me in regard to what itmes I have to keep. I am running Windows XP. Thanks much.
Re: System Configuration Utility
by schlicktaco - 10/1/04 6:41 PM In reply to: System Configuration Utility by Raynyc5ok first thing i would do is head on over to the control panel and select "add and remove programs" now look there in tht list that you have ... become familiar with your programs you have listed there.. if you see something listed that looks odd... dig a little find out what it is... select it and choose to uninstall.... follow instructions... now most likely you could have spyware installed without your knowing it... these guys are sneaky... examples are... webrebates.. dumb tool bar programs stuff like that. i would recommend trying that first before dippin into msconfig ... you may not have to..
Re: System Configuration Utility
by quincey - 10/3/04 2:09 AM In reply to: Re: System Configuration Utility by schlicktacoI have found that msconfig does remove start ups for that session but you have to do it again when you next log on. Not much help for me over the long term.
Do you agree on this. Is there a better way?
Re: System Configuration Utility
by Galadriel26 - 10/1/04 6:55 PM In reply to: System Configuration Utility by Raynyc5You might wish to try out the task list located at:
http://www.answersthatwork.com
You may also want to take a look at what is running in your system tray, to get an idea of what programs are running in the background at startup.
Re: System Configuration Utility
by Raynyc5 - 10/1/04 7:38 PM In reply to: Re: System Configuration Utility by Galadriel26Thank you very much for your reply. I'll go there and check it out. I have been scrubbing stuff via the ADD/Remove programs..I download to much useless stuff..Thanks again. Appreciate it much. Ray
Re: System Configuration Utility
by xcks - 10/2/04 5:01 AM In reply to: Re: System Configuration Utility by Raynyc5If you have an HP XP Home edition.
disable all startups in msconfig, then recheck these 3 things
KBD is your keyboard
PS2 is your mouse
RECGAURD are the 3 things needed to operate the machine, the rest can activate when they are prompted/needed.
avgcc32 if you have AVG Antivirus
zlclient if you have ZoneAlarm
your antivirsus and firewall are the other 2 that need to run. I listed the most common AV program and Firewall program should you happen to have these 2 ???
Hope that helps.
Re: System Configuration Utility
by golferty - 10/2/04 6:16 AM In reply to: System Configuration Utility by Raynyc5Check out www.blackviper.com. It has really helped me with my computer.
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