Qfreed

By all means follow John's links and fix the problem that way. However, out
of curiosity, you might want to try this first. Use the Windows key+R to get
to the command line (or Start, Accessories, Run). enter 'msconfig' and OK.
This will start the system configuration utility. Click on the Startup tab.
You'll see a list of the programs Windows loads when it starts. Find the
programs in question and see if they have become unchecked (disabled). Check
them to enable them. Close the program and be sure to check the little box
that tells Windows not to start the configuration utility each time Windows
starts or you'll get the same message from Windows Defender saying it's
blocking the Configuration Utility from running. If that doesn't solve the
problem follow John's instructions because it sounds more practical.
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qfreed


"Tammie" wrote:

> I have been using Vista Home Premium for four months without a problem.
> However the last three times I have turned laptop on I receive a message
> saying 'windows has blocked some startup programs'. When I look at the list
> it is things like norton antivirus, google toolbar, internet explorer etc.
> plus others I don't know what they are. I'm worried about disabling any of
> them in case they are needed but haven't changed anything recently anyway so
> why should I start getting this message? There was a windows update recently
> - could that have done it? Any replies appreciated.
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> Tammie P