Oh yeh, I've been there too grins.. Back on my win-98 machine I unchecked some things that were strictly for Norton and that's a big no no..
Patricia ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Griffith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSCONFIG > Sorry for confusion. > > Proc Info identifies both programs and processes starting up. It is for > this > reason that I learnt for example that CCAP is in fact Norton Anit-Virus > and > that I should not touch it. > > Processes and programs are listed in one startup list in this program and > it > is for this reason I have probably replicated their conflation of the > technical terms representing code loading at startup. > > Regards > > David Grigffith > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick > Sent: 30 September 2007 02:42 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSCONFIG > > Hi David, > Your post could become confusing. > You started with programs, and then jumped to processes, and then back to > the mention of programs again. > Programs that are listed in the startup group in the system configuration > utility, should not be directly associated with running processes that are > shown in the Windows task manager. >>From what I've seen on several systems, programs loading at startup, do >>not > always show up as running processes. > On the other hand, many of the services loaded at startup will show up as > running processes. > Normally you can expect a direct connection between programsloading at > startup with programs shown in the system tray,, however, not all programs > that load at startup, will have an icon in the system tray. > It has been my experience that the majority of programs that load at > startup, with the exception of security software, are unnecessary. > When these programs are allowed to load, they steal valuable resources > when > they are not even being used by the computer user. > Because there are so many different configurations from so many different > computer manufacturers, it can be difficult to accurately say which can > stay, and which ones need to go. > A general rule of thumb to go by is this: > If you study the path of the program in question, and find that is to the > c:\program files directory, more than likely it can be disabled without > harm > to the system or boot routine. > When installing software, the user should be alert to any dialogue that > asks > to load the program at startup, and say no to that dialogue. > Again, that is with the exception of security software. > Most Programs do not have to be loaded at startup, this is only done as a > convenience to the user. > HTH, > Richard Justice > www.blind-computing.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David Griffith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 8:38 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSCONFIG > > >> Afraid I definitely disagree on at least one point. >> >> CCAP is the main Norton Anti-Virus program and should not be deleted. >> Deleting start up programs without knowing what they are is I think a >> little gung ho. >> I would recommend a good little freeware program called Proc Info. >> Running this will establish what processes are being loaded and >> whether it is safe to remove them. I found some processes with strange >> names were actually quite essential for things I wanted to do. Proc >> Info checks against a web database of processes. >> >> Proc Info will recommend removing processes which are known to slow >> your computer like the QuickTime system tray agent so it is quite >> useful for getting rid of the garbage. >> >> I was sighted the last time I used this but I think it is likely to be >> accessible as it was a simple program layout without graphical bells >> and whistles. >> >> There may be other utilities that do this job of identifying what >> programs are safe or recommended to remove from start up. I got if >> from a freeware site called Nonags. >> >> Regards >> >> David Griffith >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Payment >> Center >> Sent: 30 September 2007 00:34 >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MSCONFIG >> >> >> Hello Patricia, >> >> I believe that you can uncheck the programs that you specified in your >> list. >> >> I unchecked all programs except antivirus and spy sweeper. >> >> HTH >> >> Aran >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Patricia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "BC" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 5:39 PM >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] MSCONFIG >> >> >>> Hello, >>> >>> I was wondering if any of these items listed in my MS Config startup >>> page can be safely unchecked without causing any problems running my > computer? >>> >>> I think some have to do with my Norton antivirus program the common >>> files and the sym which I would leave them checked, but all the >>> Microsoft ones I would like to know if they could or should be >>> unchecked at startup? >>> >>> I am currently running xp pro and Jaws 8. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Patricia >>> >>> Startup Item Command Location >>> ehtray C:\WINDOWS\ehome\... HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVer. >>> ccApp "c:\Program Files\Com... >>> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVer. >>> CTHELPER CTHELPER.EXE HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVer. >>> SNDMon C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNE... HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVer. >>> ISUSPM C:\PROGRA~1\COMM... HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVer. >>> issch "C:\Program Files\Com... >>> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVer. >>> dumprep 0 -u %systemroot%\syste... >>> HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVer. >>> ctfmon C:\WINDOWS\system... HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVer. >>> update C:\PROGRA~1\COMM... HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVer. >>> Reader_sl "C:\Program Files\Ado... >>> SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ru >>> ARPWRMSG ARPWRMSG.EXE SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ru >>> cli "C:\Program Files\ATI ... >>> SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ru >>> >>> Patricia: >>> Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the >>> mind as to the body. - Joseph Addison >>> >>> >>> Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: >>> http://www.blind-computing.com >>> Address for the list archives: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> To post to this group, send email to >>> [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >>> or body of a blank message to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Use the following form in order to contact the management team >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php >>> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >>> following address: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >>> __________ NOD32 2559 (20070929) Information __________ >>> >>> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >>> http://www.eset.com >>> >>> >> >> >> Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: >> http://www.blind-computing.com >> Address for the list archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >> or >> body of a blank message to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Use the following form in order to contact the management team >> http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php >> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >> following >> address: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> __________ NOD32 2559 (20070929) Information __________ >> >> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >> http://www.eset.com >> >> >> >> >> Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: >> http://www.blind-computing.com >> Address for the list archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >> or body of a blank message to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Use the following form in order to contact the management team >> http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php >> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >> following address: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: > http://www.blind-computing.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or > body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following > address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > __________ NOD32 2560 (20070930) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > > > > Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: > http://www.blind-computing.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
