System Configuration Startup

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moosescooter

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Can I safely uncheck the following checked items from System Configuration Startup:
SupportSoft sprtcm
HD Audio Control Panel
Google Toolbar Notifier

That would leave only Microsoft Windows Operating System and Trend Micro Internet Security as the 2 items checked for Startup.

Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 530
    CPU
    E2160
    Memory
    2.00 GB
Yes!
 

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Please enter your system specs. Thanks!
 

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    AMD AM2 6000+
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    Nvidia M2N-E SLI
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    GeForce 7600GT
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    1280x1024
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    WD
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lemur said:
Please enter your system specs. Thanks!
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Windows Vista Home Premium
Service Pack 2
Dell
Inspiron 530
Intel Pentium Dual CPU E2160 @ 1.80 Gz
2 GB Ram
32 Bit Operating System
lemur, how do system specs influence what is good to have on System Configuration Startup?

Based on your "yes" response, unless I hear otherwise, I will deselect all Startup programs except Windows operating system and TrendMicro security in System Configuration
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 530
    CPU
    E2160
    Memory
    2.00 GB
He meant that everyone should have their system specs listed - not specifically for this post.

If you enter them in your UserCP - they can then be accessed by clicking the little "My System Spec" at the bottom of your posts.
 

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System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Vista
    CPU
    Intel E8400
    Motherboard
    ASRock1333-GLAN R2.0
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia 9500GT 1gb
  • Operating System
    win7/vista
    CPU
    intel i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    ballistix 2x8gb 3200
MS

something else you may want to consider the pagfile size since you dont ahve much ram you should have a page file somewhere around 3-4 gigs

hope this helps

Ken
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron E 1405
    CPU
    [email protected]
    Memory
    4 gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated intel 945
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    300 gig internal
    Internet Speed
    10 down 1.5 up
SIW2 said:
He meant that everyone should have their system specs listed - not specifically for this post.

If you enter them in your UserCP - they can then be accessed by clicking the little "My System Spec" at the bottom of your posts.
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SIW2, thanks for the input.
Maybe you could help me with something I just encountered.
I've read about improving pc performance by stopping programs and services from running at startup that don't need to run at startup.
So I've been exploring System Configuration Startup and Services, planning to deselect startup programs and services that aren't needed.
However, I just read in Vista Help and Support that System Configuration Startup is used to diagnose problems and to stop programs from running at Startup, do it through the Uninstall/Install program process, not System Configuration Startup.
When I check out the Uninstall/Change program window, however, there is no option to allow or prevent a program from running at Startup.
Any light you can shed on this would be appreciated. Experts advise to stop Startup programs through System Configuration Startup, but Vista Help and Support says don't use System Configuration for this.
This conflicting info is a pain; I'm quitting for the day and will check tomorrow.
Thanks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 530
    CPU
    E2160
    Memory
    2.00 GB
moosescooter said:
SIW2 said:
He meant that everyone should have their system specs listed - not specifically for this post.

If you enter them in your UserCP - they can then be accessed by clicking the little "My System Spec" at the bottom of your posts.
Click to expand...
SIW2, thanks for the input.
Maybe you could help me with something I just encountered.
I've read about improving pc performance by stopping programs and services from running at startup that don't need to run at startup.
So I've been exploring System Configuration Startup and Services, planning to deselect startup programs and services that aren't needed.
However, I just read in Vista Help and Support that System Configuration Startup is used to diagnose problems and to stop programs from running at Startup, do it through the Uninstall/Install program process, not System Configuration Startup.
When I check out the Uninstall/Change program window, however, there is no option to allow or prevent a program from running at Startup.
Any light you can shed on this would be appreciated. Experts advise to stop Startup programs through System Configuration Startup, but Vista Help and Support says don't use System Configuration for this.
This conflicting info is a pain; I'm quitting for the day and will check tomorrow.
Thanks.
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I DO NOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS BUT to stop services type services.msc in the searcg bar. to stop programs. to test use msconfig.

You are not going to gain much if anything and it depends greatly on how y ou use your machine. your biggest gain will come from memory.

the other problem with turning off apps, and services is 6 months from now when application X doesn't run y ou are not going to remember that you turned off service y today.

there is a site that explains this. its called black viper.

good luck and hope this helps

Ken
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron E 1405
    CPU
    [email protected]
    Memory
    4 gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated intel 945
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    300 gig internal
    Internet Speed
    10 down 1.5 up
zigzag3143 said:
MS

something else you may want to consider the pagfile size since you dont ahve much ram you should have a page file somewhere around 3-4 gigs

hope this helps

Ken
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Ken, thanks. However now I'm stuck on a problem I just described in this thread to SIW2.
If you read it, please respond.
I've got to sign off now.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 530
    CPU
    E2160
    Memory
    2.00 GB
moosescooter said:
zigzag3143 said:
MS

something else you may want to consider the pagfile size since you dont ahve much ram you should have a page file somewhere around 3-4 gigs

hope this helps

Ken
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Ken, thanks. However now I'm stuck on a problem I just described in this thread to SIW2.
If you read it, please respond.
I've got to sign off now.
Click to expand...

I read it but what is the question?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron E 1405
    CPU
    [email protected]
    Memory
    4 gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated intel 945
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    300 gig internal
    Internet Speed
    10 down 1.5 up
zigzag3143 said:
moosescooter said:
SIW2 said:
He meant that everyone should have their system specs listed - not specifically for this post.

If you enter them in your UserCP - they can then be accessed by clicking the little "My System Spec" at the bottom of your posts.
Click to expand...
SIW2, thanks for the input.
Maybe you could help me with something I just encountered.
I've read about improving pc performance by stopping programs and services from running at startup that don't need to run at startup.
So I've been exploring System Configuration Startup and Services, planning to deselect startup programs and services that aren't needed.
However, I just read in Vista Help and Support that System Configuration Startup is used to diagnose problems and to stop programs from running at Startup, do it through the Uninstall/Install program process, not System Configuration Startup.
When I check out the Uninstall/Change program window, however, there is no option to allow or prevent a program from running at Startup.
Any light you can shed on this would be appreciated. Experts advise to stop Startup programs through System Configuration Startup, but Vista Help and Support says don't use System Configuration for this.
This conflicting info is a pain; I'm quitting for the day and will check tomorrow.
Thanks.
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I DO NOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS BUT to stop services type services.msc in the searcg bar. to stop programs. to test use msconfig.

You are not going to gain much if anything and it depends greatly on how y ou use your machine. your biggest gain will come from memory.

the other problem with turning off apps, and services is 6 months from now when application X doesn't run y ou are not going to remember that you turned off service y today.

there is a site that explains this. its called black viper.

good luck and hope this helps

Ken
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Hi moosescooter,
Please do us a favour & stop shouting at us. [Reduce your font size.] ;)
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS.
    Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
    Drive 2. [ All as above.]

    CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
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    Laptop / notebook.
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    Stock.
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    IBM enhanced
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    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
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    ADSL [ Too slow.]
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    Webcam.
Im with JMH

the large font is hard to read and takes up a lot more space.

just a freindly heads Up

ken
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron E 1405
    CPU
    [email protected]
    Memory
    4 gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated intel 945
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    300 gig internal
    Internet Speed
    10 down 1.5 up
Thanks, guys. I was getting a headache.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD AM2 6000+
    Motherboard
    Nvidia M2N-E SLI
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 7600GT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    WD
    Case
    Cooler Master
    Cooling
    Three fans
    Keyboard
    Dell Quietkey
    Mouse
    Dell Optical
    Internet Speed
    10 MBPS
You make a mistake in services and you might need to reinstall. Be very careful and you really don't need to. Only emasculated pc's and laptops need it.
 

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    Sony Vaio Z46GDU
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    [email protected] w/6MB L2 cache 1066MHz FSB
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    6GB DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM
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    9300M GS 256MB + Intel Integrated 4500MHD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.1" WXGA True Colour Tough
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Hard Drives
    320GB SATA 7200RPM
    Internet Speed
    1MB/s
JMH said:
zigzag3143 said:
moosescooter said:
SIW2, thanks for the input.
Maybe you could help me with something I just encountered.
I've read about improving pc performance by stopping programs and services from running at startup that don't need to run at startup.
So I've been exploring System Configuration Startup and Services, planning to deselect startup programs and services that aren't needed.
However, I just read in Vista Help and Support that System Configuration Startup is used to diagnose problems and to stop programs from running at Startup, do it through the Uninstall/Install program process, not System Configuration Startup.
When I check out the Uninstall/Change program window, however, there is no option to allow or prevent a program from running at Startup.
Any light you can shed on this would be appreciated. Experts advise to stop Startup programs through System Configuration Startup, but Vista Help and Support says don't use System Configuration for this.
This conflicting info is a pain; I'm quitting for the day and will check tomorrow.
Thanks.
Click to expand...

I DO NOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS BUT to stop services type services.msc in the searcg bar. to stop programs. to test use msconfig.

You are not going to gain much if anything and it depends greatly on how y ou use your machine. your biggest gain will come from memory.

the other problem with turning off apps, and services is 6 months from now when application X doesn't run y ou are not going to remember that you turned off service y today.

there is a site that explains this. its called black viper.

good luck and hope this helps

Ken
Click to expand...

Hi moosescooter,
Please do us a favour & stop shouting at us. [Reduce your font size.] ;)
Click to expand...
I hear you: didn't realize I was shouting.:zip:
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 530
    CPU
    E2160
    Memory
    2.00 GB
moosescooter said:
JMH said:
zigzag3143 said:
I DO NOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS BUT to stop services type services.msc in the searcg bar. to stop programs. to test use msconfig.

You are not going to gain much if anything and it depends greatly on how y ou use your machine. your biggest gain will come from memory.

the other problem with turning off apps, and services is 6 months from now when application X doesn't run y ou are not going to remember that you turned off service y today.

there is a site that explains this. its called black viper.

good luck and hope this helps

Ken
Click to expand...

Hi moosescooter,
Please do us a favour & stop shouting at us. [Reduce your font size.] ;)
Click to expand...
I hear you: didn't realize I was shouting.:zip:
Click to expand...
That was much better. Thank you.:)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS.
    Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
    Drive 2. [ All as above.]

    CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
zigzag3143 said:
moosescooter said:
zigzag3143 said:
MS

something else you may want to consider the pagfile size since you dont ahve much ram you should have a page file somewhere around 3-4 gigs

hope this helps

Ken
Click to expand...
Ken, thanks. However now I'm stuck on a problem I just described in this thread to SIW2.
If you read it, please respond.
I've got to sign off now.
Click to expand...

I read it but what is the question?
Click to expand...
In a computer basics book I read one could improve pc performance by turning off programs and services that unnecssarily run at startup. It said to type msconfig, (which takes you to System Configuration), click the Services tab and Startup tab and deselect programs and services that don't need to run at startup.

After getting involved in this, I read in Vista Help and Support that System Configuration should be used to diagnose problems and not to turn off services and programs that aren't needed at Startup.

I've gotten different messages about what to do about configuring Startup.
I got 2
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 530
    CPU
    E2160
    Memory
    2.00 GB
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