I do see it on the Hijackthis scan but not in the startup tab in the System Configuration Utility.

I have attached an image of the System Configuration Utility showing those files I can change.

Am I supposed to check them and fix them with the Hijackthis program?

I thought about doing that but I have learned in the past that "assuming" something usually ends with me regretting it!

I appologize for making this more difficult than it probably should be.

Also, are you still wanting to run the other program?

Attached Files

System Config Image.pdf (24.1 KB, 1 views)

Start> Run> msconfig> enter> Selective Startup> Startup tab> UNCHECK everything EXCEPT:
ashDisp (Avast)
cfp (Comodo)
ctfmon (MS OfficeXP- can be stopped but comes righ back- so leave)
Click on Apply> OK

Start> Run> type msconfig /auto > Check the option "Don't
show......." and press OK.

Reboot the computer. Check and close the nag message. Stay in Selective Startup.

NOTE: If you are using Open Office instead of MS Office XP, see this to stop the ctfmon startup:
Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/282599

Let me know how that works.

OK Bobbye I think we have it!!

I had a bit of a problem with the ctfmon file but I realized that I still had MS Works loaded...DUH.

So I removed that and then unchecked the ctfmon in the System Configuration Utility, rebooted and it's gone.

I have noticed that my tower fans are REALLY quiet lately. I am guessing that it is because the system is not struggling (sp) like it was before.

Oh that is great news! You should be running faster and it's good to hear- cooler!
ctfmon can sometimes be complicated to stop- It is good to hear you managed it.

It's been a pleasure working with you. Do you want to go over anything else at this time? If not, please let us know if you need more help.

I will keep an eye on the system and if I ever have another problem i know exactly where to go for help!

Thank you for all your time and assistance.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you out in the future!

You're welcome! We're all volunteers here, so if you have an answer that can help someone out, go for it!