How to use MSCONFIG Most people know that the more programs you have running on your computer at once, the more likely it is that your computer will either run slowly or even crash. What most people don't know is that every time you boot your computer a whole mess of "hidden" programs load in the background. Some of these hidden programs are essential, but most aren't. Turning off some of these hidden programs can significantly increase your computer's performance and reliability.
--- In [email protected], Cindi Waters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > OK, so I did that and I disabled the Yahoo search protection. So ... now I have a question. With all those startup thingies, I don't know what they are. Could some of them be unnecessary and possibly slow up my computer? > > --- On Mon, 11/10/08, Ivan Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From: Ivan Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Re: Yahoo search protection popup > To: [email protected] > Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 3:58 PM > > > > > > > Yes. Then look for Yahoo Search Protection. It is part of YIM and > Yahoo Toolbar. > > --- In A-1-Computer_ [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com, Cindi Waters > <clean_boost@ ...> wrote: > > > > Hello. after I click RUN, then I type msconfig, and then startup? > > > > --- On Mon, 11/10/08, Ivan Wilson <fmlyrnn@ > wrote: > > > > From: Ivan Wilson <fmlyrnn@ > > > Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_ Tech] Re: Yahoo search protection popup > > To: A-1-Computer_ [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com > > Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 3:51 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > You have to type in msconfig. > > Thank you, Ivan [Lucid Geek] > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > From: clean_boost <clean_boost@ yahoo.com> > > To: A-1-Computer_ [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com > > Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 3:36:52 PM > > Subject: [A-1-Computer_ Tech] Re: Yahoo search protection popup > > > > Ivan, I went to RUN, put in STARTUP in the little box, and it told > me > > nothing comes up. > > > > --- In A-1-Computer_ [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com, Cindi Waters > > <clean_boost@ ...> wrote: > > > > > > OK. It came up just after I posted the message, and it asked me > if > > I wish to change my default. I told the popup to go back to my > > regular default. I'll look at what you say, though. > > > > > > --- On Mon, 11/10/08, Ivan Wilson <fmlyrnn@ > wrote: > > > > > > From: Ivan Wilson <fmlyrnn@ > > > > Subject: [A-1-Computer_ Tech] Re: Yahoo search protection popup > > > To: A-1-Computer_ [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com > > > Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 2:39 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It comes in the Yahoo Instant Messenger package. You can disable > > from > > > your Startup. Go to RUN > STARTUP, then find Yahoo Search > Protection > > > or something like that. > > > > > > Thank you, Ivan [Lucid Geek] > > > > > > --- In A-1-Computer_ [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com, "clean_boost" > > > <clean_boost@ ...> wrote: > > > > > > > > Often I get a message on my screen that says Yahoo! blocked an > > attempt > > > > by another search engine and tells me about Yahoo search engine > > > > protection. I guess Yahoo uses google? I switched companies > > recently > > > > and figure the cable company wants to use its own search first, > > > > however, I want quickest access, so what's up? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ 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 TechYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> 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/
