Well, first you go to Start, Run, and type msconfig. (For Vista type msconfig into the search box). Then click the Startup tab. The items with a checkmark are the ones that are starting each time you boot.
Now go to the website: http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php In the Search box on the website just type the name of one of the checked items on the startup tab - such as "QTTask". You'll get one or more results. If more than one, find the one that exactly matches the name of your startup item, and look at the column called "Status". You'll see a letter there: 1. if it's a Y, it means that the item should be left checked because it is needed (usually by Windows). 2. if it's a N, it means you can uncheck the item. It's not important to have running all the time - and you can start it manually if you ever want to. 3. if it's a U, it means it is your choice. You have to read the description of what the item does and decide if you use that particular application enough to keep it checked. If in doubt - just leave it checked. 4. if it's a X, it means it can definitely be un-checked. It's totally un-needed. In fact look at the description to see if it may be a virus or malware. 5. if it's a ?, then I would leave it checked and maybe do a Google search for it to see what you can find out about it. Every now and then you'll find an item that gets no results at this website. If so, just try a Google search for it and you may get some info that way. Hope that helps, Donk Cindi Waters wrote: > I checked the website and haven't a foggy idea about what I should do with it. > > --- On Mon, 11/10/08, Donk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From: Donk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Re: Yahoo search protection popup > To: [email protected] > Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 5:41 PM > > > > > ------------------------------------ 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/
