msconfig

hi guys.

what recommended leaving things ticked on start up on msconfig
i just looked ive got loads ticked.

hope u can help

matty

how is best to do screen shots without having to print screen then putting on paint to save as jpeg. must be easyer way ???

here we go .

I'll let others suggest things to uncheck. I'll just say that you should uninstall Java. You probably will not miss it. (edit: uninstall optimizer pro too. IMHO)

Also, take a look at this post:
Windows firewall blocking .exe file even after firewall is disabled

To get a screenshot of the active window, use Alt+Prnt Scrn or Fn+Alt+Prnt Scrn on some laptops.

UsernameIssues said:

I'll let others suggest things to uncheck. I'll just say that you should uninstall Java. You probably will not miss it.

Also, take a look at this post:
Windows firewall blocking .exe file even after firewall is disabled

To get a screenshot of the active window, use Alt+Prnt Scrn or Fn+Alt+Prnt Scrn on some laptops.

i thought u need java to be able to view websights and pictures etc ????

pcmatty said:

UsernameIssues said:

I'll let others suggest things to uncheck. I'll just say that you should uninstall Java. You probably will not miss it.

Also, take a look at this post:
https://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/320551-windows-firewall-blocking-exe-file-even-after-firewall-disabled-2.html#post2678725

To get a screenshot of the active window, use Alt+Prnt Scrn or Fn+Alt+Prnt Scrn on some laptops.

i thought u need java to be able to view websights and pictures etc ????

Nope - Java pretty much just gets you infected :-(

It used to be used for some minor games inside your browser, but that is harder and harder to find these days.

If you find that you need it, then re-install it. If you don't need it, then you are taking a risk for no benefit.

Brink said:

Matty,

In addition, I would say the first step would be to uninstall any programs that you do not use or need. This will also remove them from running at startup, and save some time.

Be sure to only uninstall programs that you know what they are, and don't want it. If in doubt leave it installed for now, and we'll be happy to help ID it.

Programs and Features - Uninstall or Change a Program

can u help me :)