Block A Program From Starting Up At Start Up, Without Using Msconfig
Feb 12, 2010How do I block a program from starting up at start up, without using msconfig?
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The first window to appear when we click on the Start Menu, the one with the large icons, is usually OK, but sometimes it does the same as the “All Programs” second window;
Here, the folders do not open and on Task Manager I can watch explorer taking up all the CPU available resources immediately after I pass to “All Programs”;
However, if I click “Back” (explorer stops abnormally using all CPU resources);
Then I click “All Programs” again and the previously clicked folder is now already open, but explorer is again up with CPU resources, so if now I click on a subfolder or on another folder, it all repeats again.
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Start Up Program Keeps Trying To Update
Nov 1, 2008My start up program keeps trying to update, but I keep getting error 643. What can I do to correct this?
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB929729)
Installation date: ý10/ý31/ý2008 8:32 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 643
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91233
Help and Support:
Microsoft Help and Support
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Sep 22, 2008I hope this isn't a repeat of an earlier thread. I did a search but couldn't find anything on it. If it's a duplicate, then move/edit as appropriate. Most of us are familiar with programs that install themselves in the MSconfig.exe file to run everytime Windows starts. Most of us go in and uncheck all that crap except for the essential stuff. That's great, but you often end up with an MSconfig looking like this
For those that want to clean up all that unchecked crap, one can either go into the registry and clean manually. But I found this little program which can do it too. It's simple. It's small. And it's free. Pic above says v1.2 but here is the link to the latest version v1.5 MSConfig Cleanup - optimize your Windows startup Great site you have here.
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