Sticky Notes go blank

[zammer]

Usually, upon restarting, Sticky Notes has erased what was on them. It asks me to approve it in Start Up, and I do, but I don't see anything in msconfig startup that looks like Sticky Notes.

 

[gregrocker]

It's a MS service, put your cursor on the MS extension of the msconfig>startup service and it will reveal skikynotes, sidebar, etc.

If the sticky note reappears at Startup on desktop but has no content, then you have another problem. Run sfc /scannow as Admin, or consider a Repair Install - Windows 7 Forums.URL .

 

[zammer]

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Greg--You're talking to a relative newbie. I wouldn't attempt a repair/uninstall, and don't know what you mean by "MS extension" of Startup. I know how to read/use Startup, which is how I'm pretty certain I see no Sticky Notes there. SN works as it should, in the taskbar, etc, but keeps losing info, apparently connected with restarts.. I may not have been clear that it asks me if I want to put it in Startup, andf I click Yes. It doesn't seem to go there. Sorry to have to ask you to speak newbie. Thanks.

 

[gregrocker]

In msconfig>startup, look at your MS entries. In order to read what exact application they pertain to, you need to expand the MS file path listed to the right. You can achieve this by placing your mouse on the file listed until it expands to show you what the full file is - this is called the file "extension." The file for stiky notes should read something like: "windows/system32/stikynotes.exe." Just make sure it is checked.

Some third party registry optimizers can remove stikynotes from startup. Learn more about how to restore it using this tutorial: http://social.answers.microsoft.com...r/thread/440e779d-2ad8-4917-b11a-a4b32eccf6f1

 

[zammer]

Thanks again. It showed almost the same as windows/system32/stikynotes.exe, so startup isn't the problem. Thinking about it, I don't think the messages disappeared from Sticky Note necessarily after a restart, but at random. I wonder if Registry Mechanic or Ccleaner remove it when optimizing, and will check that tutorial. Any further advice?

 

[zammer]

Gregrocker--When I try that link I get a white page, even after I sign in.

 

[zammer]

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Gregrocker-That page opened when I used CHROME instead of IE, I ran scannow and it found no problems. I'll not go further until/if Sticky Notes goes blank again. Do you agree?

 

[gregrocker]

Registry mechanic is a tweaking utility I believe, not a legit registry cleaner like the one included with CCleaner, which is the state-of-the-art genius app used by most pro's. It is possible it has messed up your stikynotes and who knows what else.

See if you can find a System Restore point before you ran Registry Mechanic - it may have set one itself. Get back before that and see if the problem goes away, and then please do yourself a favor and do not tweak Windows 7 as it almost always works against you - as those of us who beta-tested it for over a year found out increasingly the hard way.

Registry Cleaners which you see in display ads on webpage are mostly sales operations trying to take your money with little genius behind them. Meanwhile CCleaner perfected itself with sheer genius over 10+ years and rarely if ever makes a mistake. If you are nervous about using its Registry tab then set a Restore point or back up the cleaned files as offered, although I've never had to recover from an error by CCleaner in thousands of uses.

 

[zammer]

Sticky Notes goes blank

Registry Mechanic says it "Scans, safely cleans, repairs and optimizes the registry." I'll follow your advice and use only Ccleaner, which I like. I'll also try to get back to before the last RM use. How do you feel about PerfectDisk defragger, which I use? I've seen it highly thought-of in forums and other places.

 

[gregrocker]

Perfect Disk trial version is the perfect app to shrink a partition which won't budge due to system files being in the way - use the Offline defragger on System files.

Otherwise I wouldn't pay for it when the Auslogics Disk and Registry defraggers are free and work perfectly themselves following CCleaning.

If System Restore doesn't function correctly from Win7 then try it from booted Win7 DVD Repair console or Repair CD: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

 

[zammer]

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GregRocker--When I tried to follow your advice to restore before the last Reg. Mechanic, I found only "automatic restore points." I then checked and found only 1% space set for Sys Restore. I moved that to 50% (342GB). Is that adequate?
I'm not certain I understand about using the offline defragger on System files. I already have the paid Perfect Disc, set for Stealth Patrol, which automatically defrags, the current frag is 0%. Any reason for me to change?
My H-P Touchsmart 600 didn't come with a Repair CD, but I will make one according to the link. I've twice used System Restore to an earlier time, without problems.
I appreciate your patience. Len

 

[Jacee]

Hi zammer, try a free free sticky note program Stickies Freeware - free software download and software review - sticky notes for your desktop from SnapFiles

 

[zammer]

sticky notes

In what ways is it better than the Sticky Notes that came with 7, please?

 

[Jacee]

Stickies is a virtual post-it notes program that allows you to place sticky notes on your desktop, which will remain where placed until closed - even across reboots. The appearance of the sticky notes can be customized in color, font, transparency and other aspects. The notes can be sent across a networked and also synchronized with friends, imported/exported, sent by email and attached to application windows. You can choose to hide or show all notes with a single click from the tray and also recover notes that have been deleted in the past. Stickies can be hidden (sent to sleep) for a certain period, or until a specified date and time, to act as a reminder. Stickies is probably one of the best sticky note program you can find, it is small, well documented and comes with many useful features.

 

[gregrocker]

I think 50% is too much space for SysRestore. I'd try 10% and see how many Restore points it gives you.

I would not personally pay for a defragger when Auslogics makes the best ones available for free. As stated I use Perfect Disk 11 trial to move System Files out of the way if/when a partition won't shrink.

Was there an automatic restore point which you know is before you used Registry mechanic. If so, try it to see if it overcomes this issue. You can always undo the Restore point.

If not, you can consider a Repair Install (upgrade over itself) from desktop after saving a Win7 backup image and backing up your files.

 

[zammer]

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Jacee--Sounds good, will download.

GregRocker--I learned the "automatic restore points" were those set by Reg. Mechanic. Does 7 automatically establish restore points at specified times or events, as XP does? I will move the setting to 10% and see.
I'll download Auslogics, as you think it's better, and not use Reg Mechanic. I don't know what PD 11 is, and when I'd need to move because a partition won't shrink. I never ran into that problem with XP, do you think it's realistic to be concerned about it?
My files are backed up with Carbonite, which has successfully restored them several times. Could you please explain "repair install from desktop"?
Thanks again.​

 

[gregrocker]

PD = Perfect Disk. No need to buy it since Auslogics is free. I only use it to help shrink stubborn partitions and then I use the free trial.

Read about a Repair Install here: Repair Install - Windows 7 Forums.URL

 

[zammer]

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I already own Perfect Disk. I will download Auslogics if I run into the problem of a stubborn partition. Have you time to address these?:
Does 7 automatically establish restore points at specified times or events, as XP does?
Could you please explain "repair install from desktop"?
If you don't have time, I understand. You've spent a lot with me already, for which thanks.

 

[gregrocker]

I posted a link to the full tutorial for Repair install in my last post.

System Restore does set automatic restore points at certain intervals but someone else will need to explain exactly how this works.

 

[zammer]

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I didn't realize it was the same. I've saved it. I don't need to know how System Restore establishes auto restore points, just that it does. I asked because in a 6-day period (before I increased sys rest space from 1%), the only points were those Reg Mech established (I was using it daily then.)
You've been a huge help. (I'm not that far away from Venice, in San Diego.)