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

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  1. thadanman2k1 Newcomer, in training

    What do I put in RUN to set what programs open at startup? I forgot.:rolleyes:
  2. LNCPapa TS Special Forces

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

    LNCPapa
  3. olefarte TechSpot Ambassador

    If you are looking for the System Configuration Utility, type "msconfig" (no quotation marks)
  4. negroplasty TechSpot Guru

    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 .
  5. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    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).
  6. StormBringer Newcomer, in training

    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.
  7. negroplasty TechSpot Guru

    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!
  8. young&wild TechSpot Chancellor

    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.
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