Vista - System Configuration / Startup

**Bare Foot Kid** · 03-14-2008

Hi all,

Now I'm wondering if some of these apps./progs. that
I know that I have uninstalled can be removed from this list?
And if so how?

Attachment 3121

Thanks to all who may reply!

Later

Ted

**Dzomlija** · 03-15-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Bare Foot Kid

Hi all,

Now I'm wondering if some of these apps./progs. that
I know that I have uninstalled can be removed from this list?
And if so how?

Attachment 3121

Thanks to all who may reply!

Later

Ted

Try expanding the "Startup Item" and "Command" columns to make them a little more visible, and post another screenshot.

But from what I CAN see, I'll disable the following:

OsdMaestro - Without more details, I'm guessing that this provides some kind of "On Screen Display" for media devices? Un this functionality is desired, then this item can also be disabled.
RegistrySmart - Sounds like some type of registry cleaner and/or optimizer. These things are snake oil, and do more harm than good.
Java(TM) Pl... - I've encountered very few websites these days that require JAVA, so this entry is also redundant, unless for some reason you actually need it.
SweetIM - This is you Instant Messenger utility, isn't it? Unless you actually use it, you can get rid of it too.
SnapFish Me... - I'm also guessing that this might be an Instant Messenger utility - Why do you need two? And unless you're actually using it, you can disable it from startup. Is this perhaps not "Snapfish Memories"? This belongs to HP. Disable this unless you actually need the utility.
Microsoft Of... - This is "Microsoft Office Startup", correct? I've disabled this particular entry every time I've installed Office on more computer than I can remember, and Office has never given any problems. It work fine without this entry.

I'll post back more details on the remaining entries once I can see them more clearly.

Also, go to the Service tabs, hide all Microsoft Services, expand the column to make them more visible, then post a screenshot of that too.

**Brink** · 03-15-2008

Hi Ted,

In the Location area, under the Startup tab, you will see where the startup program is listed in the registry. Go to that location in the registry and you will see the Startup Item listed in the right pane of the registry under Name. You can then right click on the Name and click Delete to get rid of it in System Configuration.

Shawn

**Bare Foot Kid** · 03-15-2008

Thanks guys

Brink it seems that now that I have uninstalled them,
now when I go to the registry location they are no longer
listed, to be deleted. If this leaves me with the only option
to reinstall> delete> uninstall, I don't know if it's worth all
that trouble. I may just "live" with it. Lessons learned.

Thank you for your help.
Ted

**Brink** · 03-15-2008

Ted,

When you uninstalled these programs, did you use their uninstall option in Programs and Features in the Control Panel?

Shawn

**Bare Foot Kid** · 03-15-2008

Hey Brink
Hi buddy

Quote:

When you uninstalled these programs, did you use their uninstall option in Programs and Features in the Control Panel?

Yes I did. But I figured it out all by myself.

I'm proud of myself !!! After I went to work today I started to think that if I
enabled them at startup and then went to the registry location
and then deleted them they would go away. It worked !!! COOL

But I do thank you for all your help, without you I wouldn't have
known where to start in the first place.

Thank you Shawn
Later Ted

P.S. Cool sig.

**Brink** · 03-15-2008

Ted, I'm glad to hear that you sorted your problem out. Thank you for posting your results.

**Dzomlija** · 03-15-2008

It's always good to hear back about the successes from those we've helped.

Glad to be of service.

**.Joe** · 03-15-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by dzomlija

It's always good to hear back about the successes from those we've helped.

Glad to be of service.

Great job there Shawn & Peter. I tried to use the reputation tool, but it said, I had to "spread it around" some more

**Bare Foot Kid** · 03-15-2008

Hi .Joe

You can help mine... he he

03-14-2008	#1 (permalink)
Bare Foot Kid Vista 64-bit Ultimate Win7 64-bit Ultimate XP SP3 32-bit Pro 2,126 posts	System Configuration / Startup Hi all, Now I'm wondering if some of these apps./progs. that I know that I have uninstalled can be removed from this list? And if so how? Attachment 3121 Thanks to all who may reply! Later Ted Last edited by Bare Foot Kid; 04-16-2008 at 10:50 PM..
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03-15-2008	#2 (permalink)
Dzomlija Windows Vista x64 Ultimate 2,217 posts	Re: System Configuration / Startup Quote: Originally Posted by Bare Foot Kid Hi all, Now I'm wondering if some of these apps./progs. that I know that I have uninstalled can be removed from this list? And if so how? Attachment 3121 Thanks to all who may reply! Later Ted Try expanding the "Startup Item" and "Command" columns to make them a little more visible, and post another screenshot. But from what I CAN see, I'll disable the following: OsdMaestro - Without more details, I'm guessing that this provides some kind of "On Screen Display" for media devices? Un this functionality is desired, then this item can also be disabled. RegistrySmart - Sounds like some type of registry cleaner and/or optimizer. These things are snake oil, and do more harm than good. Java(TM) Pl... - I've encountered very few websites these days that require JAVA, so this entry is also redundant, unless for some reason you actually need it. SweetIM - This is you Instant Messenger utility, isn't it? Unless you actually use it, you can get rid of it too. SnapFish Me... - I'm also guessing that this might be an Instant Messenger utility - Why do you need two? And unless you're actually using it, you can disable it from startup. Is this perhaps not "Snapfish Memories"? This belongs to HP. Disable this unless you actually need the utility. Microsoft Of... - This is "Microsoft Office Startup", correct? I've disabled this particular entry every time I've installed Office on more computer than I can remember, and Office has never given any problems. It work fine without this entry. I'll post back more details on the remaining entries once I can see them more clearly. Also, go to the Service tabs, hide all Microsoft Services, expand the column to make them more visible, then post a screenshot of that too.
My System Specs

03-15-2008	#3 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,040 posts	Re: System Configuration / Startup Hi Ted, In the Location area, under the Startup tab, you will see where the startup program is listed in the registry. Go to that location in the registry and you will see the Startup Item listed in the right pane of the registry under Name. You can then right click on the Name and click Delete to get rid of it in System Configuration. Shawn
My System Specs

03-15-2008	#4 (permalink)
Bare Foot Kid Vista 64-bit Ultimate Win7 64-bit Ultimate XP SP3 32-bit Pro 2,126 posts	Re: System Configuration / Startup Thanks guys Brink it seems that now that I have uninstalled them, now when I go to the registry location they are no longer listed, to be deleted. If this leaves me with the only option to reinstall> delete> uninstall, I don't know if it's worth all that trouble. I may just "live" with it. Lessons learned. Thank you for your help. Ted
My System Specs

03-15-2008	#5 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,040 posts	Re: System Configuration / Startup Ted, When you uninstalled these programs, did you use their uninstall option in Programs and Features in the Control Panel? Shawn
My System Specs

03-15-2008	#6 (permalink)
Bare Foot Kid Vista 64-bit Ultimate Win7 64-bit Ultimate XP SP3 32-bit Pro 2,126 posts	Re: System Configuration / Startup Hey Brink Hi buddy Quote: When you uninstalled these programs, did you use their uninstall option in Programs and Features in the Control Panel? Yes I did. But I figured it out all by myself. I'm proud of myself !!! After I went to work today I started to think that if I enabled them at startup and then went to the registry location and then deleted them they would go away. It worked !!! COOL But I do thank you for all your help, without you I wouldn't have known where to start in the first place. Thank you Shawn Later Ted P.S. Cool sig.
My System Specs

03-15-2008	#7 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,040 posts	Re: System Configuration / Startup Ted, I'm glad to hear that you sorted your problem out. Thank you for posting your results.
My System Specs

03-15-2008	#8 (permalink)
Dzomlija Windows Vista x64 Ultimate 2,217 posts	Re: System Configuration / Startup It's always good to hear back about the successes from those we've helped. Glad to be of service.
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03-15-2008	#9 (permalink)
.Joe Windows 7 RC 916 posts	Re: System Configuration / Startup Quote: Originally Posted by dzomlija It's always good to hear back about the successes from those we've helped. Glad to be of service. Great job there Shawn & Peter. I tried to use the reputation tool, but it said, I had to "spread it around" some more
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03-15-2008	#10 (permalink)
Bare Foot Kid Vista 64-bit Ultimate Win7 64-bit Ultimate XP SP3 32-bit Pro 2,126 posts	Re: System Configuration / Startup Hi .Joe You can help mine... he he
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