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Old 28-01-2005, 09:46 AM
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Every time I start up, I get this folder automaticaly open... its getting annoying now and startup is slow obviously.... how can I stop it please

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Old 28-01-2005, 10:23 AM
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Start > Run > msconfig > Startup tab > untick what programs you dont need to start up during boot up.

Reboot PC, then a box will pop up telling you you are in selective start up, tick the box and reboot again
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Have done what you said... think have done right.... THANKS. Rus

There are shed loads of program files ticked, do they ALL HAVE to be ticked? If I remove them all will the comp still open up ok?? can I bugger it all up
Old 28-01-2005, 10:49 AM
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If you dont need any to actually run then untick them all They are only programs... not set-up files or anything
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I dont Know pmsl
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post a screenshot of msconfig and we'll tell you which you need
Old 28-01-2005, 08:01 PM
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u only need SystemTray and norton if u have it other wise nortoin wont work .
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This is where you really need to run MSN Messenger Damo
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cheers peeps...

here ya go





Old 02-02-2005, 03:48 PM
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funny enough my boss was talking about this today,he's getting the same thing happening to him
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