Solved Unknown programs running at startup

[Watakrak]

Hey everyone, i've been working on PCs for some time, and a friend of mine gave me his laptop to fix it/optimize it.

Now, I checked the startup with tuneup utilities and I saw those programs running:

Tasktray
Java Update Scheduler
Windows Problem Reporting
Bluetooth Adapter
Catalyst Control Center Launcher
Command Prompt
Delayed Launcher
Microsoft Security Client User Interface
Synaptic Pointing Device

Which of them should I disable? I was surprised to see tasktray, delayed launcher and command prompt on startup.

Also, through the tuneup program deactivator I saw some odd programs running:
Broadcom Bluetooth Software
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
LSI HDA Modem
AMD Catalyst Install Manager

and others i am familiar with.

Which of these 4 should I disable temporarily? Are any of them needed for the correct usage of the laptop?

Thank you for your time

 

[edwar]

Tasktray, I have no idea what that is but it is for some program that is installed so do a Goolge search.


Bluetooth adapter. Does the owner use any Bluetooth devices?

Command Prompt you should be able to shut down. Not sure why a CMD Prompt is starting with the system.

Delayed Launcher, No idea, again Goolge.

Cat Control Center, Not needed as who changes screen resolution and or makes other changes to the graphic card on a regular basis. Once it is set to what works most everyone leaves the resolution alone.

MS Security client interface doesn't need to be starting with the system startup.

All other are needed and should be left as is.

Broadcom and Intel are OK. If the owner doesn't use any Bluetooth then that could be disabled. As noted above.

LSI HDA Modem? Who uses a Dialup modem these days? Maybe for faxing? But if the owner doesn't do that then it can be shut down.

AMD Cat Install MGR not needed as more then likely you can only install Graphic drivers from the makers website and not directly from AMD.

 

[Sir George]

Hey everyone, i've been working on PCs for some time, and a friend of mine gave me his laptop to fix it/optimize it.

Now, I checked the startup with tuneup utilities and I saw those programs running:

Tasktray
Java Update Scheduler
Windows Problem Reporting
Bluetooth Adapter
Catalyst Control Center Launcher
Command Prompt
Delayed Launcher
Microsoft Security Client User Interface
Synaptic Pointing Device

Which of them should I disable? I was surprised to see tasktray, delayed launcher and command prompt on startup.

Also, through the tuneup program deactivator I saw some odd programs running:
Broadcom Bluetooth Software
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
LSI HDA Modem
AMD Catalyst Install Manager

and others i am familiar with.

Which of these 4 should I disable temporarily? Are any of them needed for the correct usage of the laptop?

Thank you for your time

Task Tray is from Amazon and isn't necessry, so it can be disabled from loading at startup.

Visit the following site for advice on Windows Problem Reporting;
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/7863/disable-error-reporting-in-xp-vista-and-windows-7/

Bluetooth Adaptor software is self evident, used for Bluetooth devices, and can be removed.

Command Prompt loading at startup, seel the following;
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/682-command-prompt-startup.html

Delayed Launcher is a utility program that I wouldn't use.

The others appear fine and can be left alone.

 

[whs]

You can disable ALL startups (except the AV program and maybe the update launchers). Those processes will all be called when needed.

 

[Layback Bear]

I keep my active security programs, bluetooth keyboard and mouse as startup programs. That it.

 

[edwar]

You can disable ALL startups (except the AV program and maybe the update launchers). Those processes will all be called when needed.

Sorry but IMHO that is false information. There are several things listed that should be running at startup. Like the Synaptic software (That is IF you want to use the touchpad) and the Windows Problem reporting, which is a service.

Saying to turn them all off is IMHO a disservice to the OP.

 

[whs]

You can disable ALL startups (except the AV program and maybe the update launchers). Those processes will all be called when needed.

Sorry but IMHO that is false information. There are several things listed that should be running at startup. Like the Synaptic software (That is IF you want to use the touchpad) and the Windows Problem reporting, which is a service.

Saying to turn them all off is IMHO a disservice to the OP.

They will be running whether they are in the startups or not - don't worry.

 

[MourningStar]

You can disable ALL startups (except the AV program and maybe the update launchers). Those processes will all be called when needed.

Sorry but IMHO that is false information. There are several things listed that should be running at startup. Like the Synaptic software (That is IF you want to use the touchpad) and the Windows Problem reporting, which is a service.

Saying to turn them all off is IMHO a disservice to the OP.

They will be running whether they are in the startups or not - don't worry.

other opinions on turning ALL off?

 

[whs]

The options are:

1. uninstall the program(s)
2. disable with msconfig > startup tab
3. disable with WinPatrol - that is what I use.

 

[MourningStar]

The options are: ...

?

(seeking other's 'opinions')

 

[whs]

What are you really looking for. There are no 10.000 ways to deal with the startups.

 

[MourningStar]

What are you really looking for. There are no 10.000 ways to deal with the startups.

other's input on turning off/disable ALL startups as you have advised. Only one member has come forth in disagreement.

 

[whs]

I don't think that this is a popularity contest. You can turn on and off what you like. If you want more specifics, post all your startups first.

 

[MourningStar]

I don't think that this is a popularity contest.

you need not be defensive, it was a simple request and I actually agree with your logic/reason.

You can turn on and off what you like.

that is obvious.

If you want more specifics, post all your startups first.

no need, I will simply disable everything and watch for any anomalies. if an issue surfaces I will be back.

cheers.

 

[Golden]

The options are: ...

?

(seeking other's 'opinions')

If it was me, I would follow WHS's recommendations.

 

[whs]

Thanks Golden. I am not sure what the OP was looking for. Startups are no rocket science. None (except the AV program and those that you started yourself - e.g. a dock or the gadgets) actually need to be started. They will start when needed. In the meantime they would just be buggers eating RAM.

 

[UsernameIssues]

Thanks Golden. I am not sure what the OP was looking for. Startups are no rocket science. None (except the AV program and those that you started yourself - e.g. a dock or the gadgets) actually need to be started. They will start when needed. In the meantime they would just be buggers eating RAM.

Perhaps I'm just not understanding you. Could you please elaborate on your statement that I highlighted above? Or maybe it is this part that I'm not clear on:
... and those that you started yourself

There are several things that I have disabled from starting. Are you saying that these disabled things will start if/when I manually start them? Is that what "They will start when needed" means? (I might need to replicate the command line switches to get the same functionality.)

C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology\IAStorIconLaunch.exe "C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology\IAStorIcon.exe" 60

There are things that I cannot disable or things will not happen automatically:
my files won't get backed up
my touchpad won't function
my VPN won't always connect

While not rocket science, I find "start ups" to be time consuming to research all that they do. If I disable them all (except for AV) then I'll need to know what to look for in order to know if there are any anomalies. For instance, the backup tool that I use has both a service and a tray app. I could assume that the tray app is just taking up RAM and disable it --- I wonder how long it would be before I discovered that my backups were not happening?

I'm not trying to start anything - I'm just looking for clarification of your position.

BTW, do you think that I can safely disable IAStorIcon.exe? It claims it will notify me of errors on my SSD.

 

[whs]

They will start when needed

It simply means that no services will be left out in the cold when they are needed - regardless whether they were started at boot or not. Services that were started at boot may react a bit faster (and we are talking milliseconds) because they are already in RAM and need not be fetched from the disk, but they will be started, regardless.

and those that you started yourself

That refers to such services like sidebar (gadgets), docks, snipping tools, etc. Those you have directly or indirectly started yourself. Either by checking a little box at installation time that said "Start at boot" (or something similar), or by moving them into the startup folder. If you disable those, your gadgets will not show up, your dock will not be there, etc. Those services do not get triggered by any program and would need to be started individually by yourself.

 

[Cel01]

I use Winpatrol also, have been for many years. Came out long before other programs out there that stop unwanted startups. Works ok for me and has other features also. Free version available.

 

[UsernameIssues]

Thx for the explanation whs. Apps that come pre-installed would still require research to know what they do. I would caution those finding this thread not to disable anything related to a touch pad on a laptop