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On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 11:22:14 -0700, "Ronnie Vernon MVP"
<ronv@mvps.org> wrote:
>Daisy wrote:
>> Here is the info pasted back from the Startup Program as advised :
>> I hope this all makes sense to you. Thank you for your help. I am
>> suffering from bronchitis at the moment so I may not be back on the
>> Net for about 12-14 hours.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Daisy
>
>Daisy
>
>Print this message.
>
>Here are my recommendations on your start up list. Each of my comments are
>preceded by an asterix. (*)
>
>To disable these utilities, simply open msconfig and remove the check
>mark from the item.
>
>Several of the items do not need to be in the start up list, simply because
>they can be started with a shortcut for the program when needed.
>
>After you diable these items in the msconfig utility, you will see a
>message, the next time you boot the system stating that you are starting in
>the selective start up mode. This is normal.
>
>Use the computer as you normally do for a few days and if everything works,
>go to the following website and scroll down to Line 148, right side. Click
>the "Clear disabled items from msconfig startup" link to download the .vbs
>file. Double click the file to run. This will allow you to remove the
>disabled items from msconfig which will automatically reenable the Normal
>startup and get rid of that selective start up message.
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP, Tweaks and Fixes for Windows XP:
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>---------
>Adobe Gamma Loader
>c:\progra~1\common~1\adobe\calibr~1\adobeg~1.exe All Users
>Common Startup
>
>*This is from Adobe and is usually included with their graphics
>applications like PhotoShop, etc. You can safely remove this from the start
>up list.
>----------
>CnxDslTaskBar c:\program files\dse\adsl\cnxdsltb.exe All Users
>HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>
>*This appears to be associated with a Connexant DSL Taskbar utility as
>used on Access Runner or a Samsung AHT-E310 ADSL modem.Leave this in there.
>
>---------
>
>HPDJ Taskbar Utility
>c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb07.exe All Users
>HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>
>*This is an HP Deskjet utility and is not needed. You can safely disable
>this item.
>---------
>
>Ins3DT e:\install4\ins3dt.exe All Users
>HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>
>*Could not find any information on this file? possible spyware or something
>left over from an incomplete installation. Good idea to disable it in the
>msconfig startup list and see if anything pops up missing it.
>---------
>Microsoft Office c:\progra~1\micros~2\office\osa9.exe -b -l
>All Users Common Startup
>
>---------
>
>MsnMsgr "c:\program files\msn messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
>OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
>HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
>\CurrentVersion\Run
>
>*This is the MSN Messenger program. Not needed as you can start this from a
>shortcut after the system starts. Disable it.
>
>---------
>NeroCheck c:\windows\system32\nerocheck.exe All Users
>HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>
>*This is a utility from Nero Burning Rom and is not needed at start
>up.Disable it.
>---------
>NvCplDaemon rundll32.exe c:\windows\system32\nvcpl.dll,nvstartup
>All Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>
>*This is associated with the installed NVidea graphics card and should be
>left alone.
>---------
>NvMediaCenter rundll32.exe
>c:\windows\system32\nvmctray.dll,nvtaskbarinit OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
>HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
>\CurrentVersion\Run
>
>*A program also associated with the NVidea card, but this one can be
>started from a shortcut and can be safely disabled.
>---------
>
>SSC_UserPrompt c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\security
>center\usrprmpt.exe All Users
>HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>
>SmcService c:\progra~1\sygate\spf\smc.exe -startgui All
>Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>---------
>WPContactList c:\program files\cu-seeme\cuonline.exe /minimize
>OFFICE\Tom & Beryl
>HKU\S-1-5-21-1935655697-1390067357-725345543-1004\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
>\CurrentVersion\Run
>
>*This contact list can be started from a shortcut or from within the program
>and is not needed in the start up list. Disable it.
>---------
>ccApp "c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\ccapp.exe"
>All Users HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>---------
>desktop desktop.ini NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM Startup
>desktop desktop.ini OFFICE\Tom & Beryl Startup
>desktop desktop.ini .DEFAULT Startup
>desktop desktop.ini All Users Common Startup
>---------
>nwiz nwiz.exe /install All Users
>HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>
>*This is a program associated with the NVidea graphics card and is not
>needed in the start up menu.
>---------
>
>Regards
>
>Ronnie Vernon
>Microsoft MVP
>Windows Shell/User
>
From past experience I would advise against disabling the printer's
spool drivers. This can cause SOME programs to crash when trying to
print.
Using SEVERAL adware/pest scanners is also advisable. I use AdAware,
PestPatrol, Spybot, then follow up with HighJackThis. Each one picks
up multiple items the others miss. (in these days of highjackings,
memory waste is the least of the problems ad/spyware can cause).
What version of Norton is the lady using? People I associate with
say 2004 is a bit of a memory hog. If you have an older version
(2002,2003) give it a try and see if things run smoother. Older copies
can be brought up to date. (Or try using a different scanner like AVG
*Free*) I personally turn off automatic updates, and auto protect.
I just "manually" scan every item I download, and "manually" update
every couple weeks. You would be surprised at how much faster a
system runs if don't let Norton "do everything for you".
§kullywag©-
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