How Can I clean Up My MSCONFIG non Used Start Up Items?


  1. Sands2
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    How Can I clean Up My MSCONFIG non Used Start Up Items?


    Hi Guys!

    I used to use a tool to clean up unused items from the MSCONFIG window, but it will not work on Win7 64bit.

    Is there a way to remove the items I have unchecked form my msconfig start-up tab area?

    Thank you in advance for any tips!
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  3. SIW2
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    You will find the entries under :

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupreg

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupfolder

    Delete the ones that are not needed.

    How Can I clean Up My MSCONFIG non Used Start Up Items?-sharedtools2009-07-28_040123.jpg

    It means using Regedit, if you are familiar with that. If not - better leave it alone, or at least make a restore point before attempting anything.
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  4. Brink
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    Hello Sands,

    This should be able to help you out with this. :)

    Startup Programs - Change

    Hope this helps,
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  6. Uber Philf
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    You can also use CCleaner which has a section dedicated to Disabling AND Removing Start-up Entries. Just make sure you dont delete anything important.

    Download CCleaner 2.21.940 - Download - FileHippo.com
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  7. Sands2
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    Thank you , SIW2, Brink and Uber Philf!
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  8. Brink
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    You're welcome Sands. :)
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  10. Frostbite
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    Windows 7 x64
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    Here is a handy tool I use to manage items that start on startup.
    Autoruns for Windows
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