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Startup Items

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by thadanman2k1, Mar 17, 2003.

  1. thadanman2k1 Newcomer, in training Posts: 32

    What do I put in RUN to set what programs open at startup? I forgot.:rolleyes:
    thadanman2k1, Mar 17, 2003
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  2. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 4,111   +192

    A string variable with the value data set to the path of the executable

    LNCPapa
    LNCPapa, Mar 17, 2003
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  3. olefarte TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 1,425

    If you are looking for the System Configuration Utility, type "msconfig" (no quotation marks)
    olefarte, Mar 17, 2003
    #3

  4. negroplasty TechSpot Maniac Posts: 530   +9

    NOTE: it is generally not a good idea to mess around in SCU (unless you are an advanced user), as you could end up messing up your computer as I have once already. I had to do a format of my main HD :( . I would recommend creating a restore point first :grinthumb .
    negroplasty, Mar 17, 2003
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  5. Nodsu Newcomer, in training Posts: 9,431

    disabling startup items hardly messes your comp up so bad you need a reinstall.
    Only thing you can do is to disable some critical service (that's why we have a services tweak guide here).
    Nodsu, Mar 17, 2003
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  6. StormBringer Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,871

    It is just common sense to make a restore point before you make ANY congifuration changes. You should also make a note of anything you change, so if you do screw up, it will be easy to fix.

    Nods is right, screwing something up in startup shouldn't warrant a reinstall.
    StormBringer, Mar 17, 2003
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  7. negroplasty TechSpot Maniac Posts: 530   +9

    In my case it was as I had numerous registry problems to start with :( , I must admit that I exaggerated a little bit; I had needed a format anyway. But it can still cause a few unnecessary headaches!
    negroplasty, Mar 18, 2003
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  8. young&wild TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,268

    Shouldn't be much probelm dealing with "msconfig".

    You should see several useful guides in the "Techspot Guides" http://www.techspot.com/guides-os.shtml in assisting you to configure your start-up programs.
    young&wild, Mar 19, 2003
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