Thanks this was most enlightening... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 8:42 PM 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: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> > 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: blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> 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" <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> >> 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/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ >>> To post to this group, send email to >>> blind-computing@jaws-users.com >>> 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/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ >> To post to this group, send email to >> blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> 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/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ >> To post to this group, send email to >> blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> 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/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ > To post to this group, send email to > blind-computing@jaws-users.com > 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/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to blind-computing@jaws-users.com 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]
