cannot block startup programs

[genxie]

in windows vista I could block startup programs i didnt want using up system resourses, but with windows 7 I cant find a way of doing that, I understand its always a good idea to have normal startup mode instead of selective in msconfig. but in vista I could simply block programs in component services but the ones I want to block are not even listed in windows 7! is this the wrong place to look or is blocking startup programs not an option in windows 7?

 

[rsvr85]

You should use msconfig (Start search) to disable startup items.

CCleaner (if you use it) has the same function, you can also use that.

 

[zigzag3143]

in windows vista I could block startup programs i didnt want using up system resourses, but with windows 7 I cant find a way of doing that, I understand its always a good idea to have normal startup mode instead of selective in msconfig. but in vista I could simply block programs in component services but the ones I want to block are not even listed in windows 7! is this the wrong place to look or is blocking startup programs not an option in windows 7?

Hi Genxie and welcome

In win 7 (as in vista) you want to stop services by using services.msc not msconfig. Servises is global but msconfig is user based. In services.msc you can block anything you want but 6 months down the line may forget that XX isnt running.

If you need a site to look at what service does what in win 7, there is alwasy black vipers.

Good luck

Ken J+

 

[Brink]

Hello Genxie,

In addition to the above, this tutorial can help show you how to change or remove startup programs in Windows 7. You might check the registry locations to see if they may be listed there.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[genxie]

I understand about services.msc because its just called services in my system. but I cant find what I'm looking for on that list, I want to have openoffice and brother printer to not run on startup,..their not on the list ( local services ? )

 

[rsvr85]

Take a look in msconfig under the startup tab. It's fine for the selective startup to be checked btw....mine is.

 

[genxie]

I'll do that last one. thanks, although that app for finding info on system specs - speccy - says - in beta form should only be used by advanced users ( I'm not ) on test machines - just ignore that and choose one of the two download options?

 

[rsvr85]

LOL, that's my signature.

 

[Dragy2k]

try out revo uninstaller ....it has a tools section at the side that stops any start up items ....also a really good program uninstaller .

ohh and hi all ...first post and all that

 

[rsvr85]

try out revo uninstaller ....it has a tools section at the side that stops any start up items ....also a really good program uninstaller .

ohh and hi all ...first post and all that

Good call Dragy, Revo does indeed manage startup items. Welcome to SevenForums too