is there a way to stop things starting on startup?

[misery]

in win98 i could use the system config utility, but i can't use the windows 2k one.....i also want to stop things other than the ones in the "start menu >> programs >> startup" menu

[Spaceman Spiff]

PC Magazine provides decent guidance about programs that are started from within the Registry. Go <a href="http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/pctech/content/solutions/uu1709a.htm" target="_blank">here</a> to read the details. Also, I think that sometimes older, 16-bit programs still put a "Run=" or "Load=" line in WIN.INI, but I'm not absolutely sure. As always, however, be very careful about what you delete in the Registry...

[misery]

thanks, i'll check out that artivle now

[CornMaster]

You can copy msconfig from a Win98 or WinME machine and run it in Win2k. I do it all the time. You will get error boxes about the win.ini, autoexec.bat, etc......but just ingore them and use the start up tab.

It also works in Win95 too!!!

Edit: If you don't have access to a Win98 or ME machine then you can download it here: <a href="http://forums.civfanatics.com/uploads/CornMaster/Msconfig.exe" target="_blank">http://forums.civfanatics.com/uploads/CornMaster/Msconfig.exe</a> (I uploaded it for a Win95 user. It's the Win98 version)

[futuretech]

Startup control panel by mike lin available for download from ZDNET works the same as msconfig without the mandatory reboot after changes are made. Works with W98/NT/2000

[CampbellD]

Hi There,

Yeap MSCONFIG is a wonderful little utility. Will do what you need it to do...

Hope this helps

[Cable Modem Tech]

Was wondering the same question as the topic starter..... sea a thing on tech tv talking about the 3rd party app.... but the trick about copyiong it from 98 is just sooooo sweet..... i can see why it cant read the config.sys file but who cares...... thats not what we are look9ing to do with it here..... iut works great for a speedy start up

LONG LIVE 2K PRO.......

[misery]

CornMaster - you are a god

thanks loads, that's exactly what i wanted

[CornMaster]

[quote]Originally posted by misery:
<strong>CornMaster - you are a god

thanks loads, that's exactly what i wanted</strong><hr></blockquote>

Well thank you.

Anything to help a fellow user.

[lph1952]

Here's another app that'll do the same and more.

Info at this link (RegCleaner)
<a href="http://www.jv16.org/" target="_blank">http://www.jv16.org/</a>

Install/setup program at this link
<a href="http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/programs/RegCleaner.exe" target="_blank">http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/programs/RegCleaner.exe</a>

[sab4you]

[quote]Originally posted by Harley:
<strong>Here's another app that'll do the same and more.

Info at this link (RegCleaner)
<a href="http://www.jv16.org/" target="_blank">http://www.jv16.org/</a>

Install/setup program at this link
<a href="http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/programs/RegCleaner.exe" target="_blank">http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/programs/RegCleaner.exe</a></strong><hr></blockquote>

Very good Harley - this is one of the best, everybody MUST have program.

Windows doesnt clean up itself, this program does it spectacularly Best, best best!