Re: Programs starting during boot

From: Fitz (linc007_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 03/24/05


Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 08:45:41 GMT

When you disable a program from starting with windows in msconfig, then
future startups are not "Normal", the startup becomes "Selective". This is
OK, it's just letting you know that some programs are not starting with
windows.

"Walt Siesta" <WaltSiesta@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F15308A2-D005-4235-91E4-B0FC28ED42C8@microsoft.com...
>I only found one program that offers that choice in any menu. For example,
>I
> could not find a choice for Microsoft Office programs. Also, when I go to
> msconfig and uncheck startup programs, it moves me to "Selective Startup"
> mode, even if I only uncheck one program, like my Kodak picture software.
> It
> won't let me boot in "Normal" mode unless I restore everything to startup
> on
> boot. So, I still need a solution. Seems like I once entered a program
> other than msconfig in "Run" and it let me remove programs from startup,
> but
> I no longer recall how I did it. Thanks for the try!
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Walt;
>> The best way is to go to the program itself.
>> Often under "Options" or "Settings".
>> Look for something like "Start at boot", "Load at startup" etc and
>> uncheck.
>>
>> Another way but far from the best is through the Start-Up tab in
>> MSCONFIG,
>> #13 on this link:
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm
>>
>> --
>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
>> http://www.dts-l.org
>>
>>
>> "Walt Siesta" <WaltSiesta@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:B16EF822-ED5A-469A-91FA-F8DD6AA19A48@microsoft.com...
>> > How do I remove programs from the boot sequence that I do not want to
>> > startup
>> > automatically? Thanks!
>> > --
>> > "No-tech" from Siesta Key
>>
>>
>>



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