Can't delete entry in MSconfig start up

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Terri

I have a program running at start up and I cannot stop it from doing that.
When I go to Run/MSconfig and take OUT the check mark - restart the
computer, the check mark is still there and no matter what I try or how many
times, it will not stop running in the startup menu. Using Windows XP Pro up
to date with all packs etc...
Any suggestions?
 
My first suggestion would be to provide the info on the entry your having
trouble with.
 
No help from Eyeball (sent them the question several times prior) and there
is no option in the application itself.....

Any other ideas???
 
Try Autoruns from the MS Windows SysInternals site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx

AutoRuns will show/list all apps/etc. that load/run when you first boot ...
(the 'Boot Execute' tab),
when you logon (the 'Logon' tab) and other programs that load
(grouped by labeled tabs) for easy viewing.

It also provides the ability to selectively allows you to stop
(use with care) any program that you don't want to load.
You can undo any changes you have made.

Note: To get additional details on an item in the list you can't
readily identify you may need to highlight the item (right click) and use
the 'Search Online' option to get the details,
especially useful for the more obscure items in the list.

JS
http://www.pagestart.com
 
Have you checked the registry at
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES_\software\Microsoft\windows
currentversion\run ??
 
Terri said:
I have a program running at start up and I cannot stop it from doing that.
When I go to Run/MSconfig and take OUT the check mark - restart the
computer, the check mark is still there and no matter what I try or how many
times, it will not stop running in the startup menu. Using Windows XP Pro up
to date with all packs etc...
Any suggestions?
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Msconfig was designed to be a troubleshooting tool, not a "startup
configurer." Use MSConfig to determine the location of the command that
is attempting to start the program, and remove it. To cease the
selective startup notifications, either return your settings to the way
they were, or permanently remove the undesirable programs from your
startup configuration.

In most cases, with "well-mannered" applications, it's usually as
simple as opening the undesired program and deselecting the option to
"display icon in the system tray" or to "start when Windows starts."

Additionally, Look in the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu\Programs\Start Up and C:\Documents and Settings\username\Start
Menu\Programs\Start Up folders, and in the system registry, primarily in
the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310560


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