WinPatrol is $24.95, but it is still an excellent program..--Phyllis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rupert Bear" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 3:38 AM Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] msconfig
> Hi Tom > > If you have XP try typing services.msc instead of regedit, look here for > explanation > > http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z1A425C3C > > I think by installing the Microsoft Antispyware Beta program and running > it, it will detect and > advise you about any new start up programs that may have been added > > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/default.mspx > > There is also a nice program called WinPatrol, which is free (I think) > > http://www.download.com/3000-8022-10129149.html > > WinPatrol puts you back in control of your computer with no need for > constant updates. WinPatrol's > goal is to help you better understand what programs are running on your > computer and to alert you to > any new programs added without your permission. Unlike traditional > security programs, WinPatrol > doesn't scan your hard drive searching for previously identified threats. > Instead, it uses a > heuristic approach, taking a snapshot of your critical system resources, > then alerting you to any > changes that occur without your knowledge. > > Rupert > > O^O--------------- Rupert's Reply To ---------------O^O > > I know now why my computer runs a bit slower then it did when I got it. > Over time, programs that > are added are put into the startup part of msconfig and all need to start > at log on. Can someone > tell me what are the basics that should be in there. Also, is there a way > to automatically keep > just those needed ones there in case some of the programs continually > place themselves there for > startup? Hope this is not too confusing. > > WinXP is my operating system. > > Thanks > Avast ye land lubbers! > One bear and no pirates found in this outbound vessel > > > --- > avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. > Virus Database (VPS): 0547-5, 26/11/2005 > Tested on: 29/11/2005 09:41:08 > > > > > > If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please > feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post > personal issues directly to the group. > > To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/67folB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
