Startup Programs - Change

Page 12 of 18 FirstFirst ... 21011121314 ... LastLast
  1.    #110

    It may be harder for some users to figure out what the listings are under msconfig>Startup than with other programs like Autoruns and CCleaner tools, although all you really need is Google to find out.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 x64
       #111

    StalkeR said:
    Superhans said:
    I was under the impression that using MSConfig to control startup entries was wrong:

    Dealing with Startup Processes - MajorGeeks Support Forums

    Therefore I use Autoruns.
    Nobody forces you to use that method. It's just tutorial,and it helps other people... :)
    And yes, Autoruns is also great.
    Yes but if the tutorial is giving potentially bad advice, it's worth pointing out. If you disagree with the MajorGeeks forum post and the Microsoft support item, then may I ask why?
      My Computer

  3.    #112

    The tutorial we are posting in has had over a million views without a single complaint.

    msconfig might have been considered risky during XP when System files were intermingled with other Startups, but this is no longer the case and now it is up to user preference to use a Startup manager or the more bare-bones msconfig.

    You will still get better performance from Win7 with a clean boot running NO startup items except your AV. Compare this with the average factory-preinstalled Windows which has 12-25 preset startups, a horrendous resource hog that makes getting a new computer inferior to running a clean boot.

    The only factory-imposed Startup which I've found will balk is HP's useless Wireless Manager which requires selecting Independent Wireless in its Prefs before deselecting in msconfig. Then I would uninstall and bury it in the backyard.
    Last edited by gregrocker; 04 Nov 2011 at 18:34.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #113

    Superhans said:
    StalkeR said:
    Superhans said:
    I was under the impression that using MSConfig to control startup entries was wrong:

    Dealing with Startup Processes - MajorGeeks Support Forums

    Therefore I use Autoruns.
    Nobody forces you to use that method. It's just tutorial,and it helps other people... :)
    And yes, Autoruns is also great.
    Yes but if the tutorial is giving potentially bad advice, it's worth pointing out. If you disagree with the MajorGeeks forum post and the Microsoft support item, then may I ask why?
    Hello Superhans, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    The Microsoft article link at Major Geeks that you referenced is a bit out of date since it is for XP.

    Plus, how can you say that this tutorial may be giving bad advice when it gives you a lot more options and locations to see your startup programs than the out of date one that you referenced. Not to mention the notes and warnings within the tutorial to help.

    There is absolutely nothing wrong with using msconfig to enable or disable startup entries before deciding to want to delete them in the registry or not. msconfig is also a great tool to use to test to see what startup entry may be causing an issue if having one like in these tutorials below.
    However, it is true that it would be best to delete the startup entries from the registry instead of just disabling them in msconfig if you do not want them to run at startup anymore. Plus, msconfig may not always show all startup entries like the registry locations would. That being said, there's still nothing wrong with using msconfig to control startup items if one wishes to as long as you are aware this.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 x64
       #114

    OK thanks guys. I wasn't criticising the tutorial in any way, it's great and I always refer back to it. I just wanted some clarification which until now, no one has ever given me (yes, since the XP days!).

    I'll continue to use Autoruns because I like it, but it's good to know that it's perfectly safe to use MSConfig. I'll use MSConfig on other peoples machines in the future as it's more convenient.

    Thanks again.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #115

    You're welcome Superhans. I'm glad that we could help. :)
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 1
    Win 7 Home Premium 64x
       #116

    Nice Tutorial. Thx.

    But I want to know...

    Is it possible to disable most of the starting programs and services only for a specified user account? I mean, to have a secondary user account free of most of it (and not only disable the current user entries) for running heavier applications within, without disabling the same programs and services on the main admin account?

    thanks in advance!
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #117

    Hello Seiph, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    For services, no.

    For startup programs, yes. You could go through the tutorial and move the startup items in all of the "all users" locations to only be in specific users' Startup folders instead. This way there will be no startup items in the "all users" location, and only start items you want in each user's Startup folders.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 x64
       #118

    Hi, what is "run-" folder for?

    "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run-"

    There is some stuff in there like:

    AdobeAAMUpdater-1.0 ("C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\UWA\UpdaterStartupUtility.exe")

    D:\***\Microsoft Office\Office14\BCSSync.exe" /DelayServices

    And also in current user:

    "C:\Users\*\AppData\Local\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c

    Are these safe to delete?
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #119

    Hello Grizz,

    That "Run" location in the registry is what runs at startup for all users. I'd recommend to leave them all alone, but you could delete the Adobe and Google one if you want to make sure to manually update the Adobe and Google programs they belong to. Otherwise, it's not going to hurt to leave them. :)

    Those items you have listed are for this below in the same order.
    • Adobe program updater
    • Microsoft Office BCSSync.exe (Business Connectivity Services)
    • Google updater
    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


 
Page 12 of 18 FirstFirst ... 21011121314 ... LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 13:06.
Find Us