Delete MSCONFIG startup items???

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Adam

How do I delete items that I no longer want in the
startup tab when you run msconfig?
Yes - I know if the item is unchecked it doesn't load but
I have a lot of things I would love to get rid of - as in
delete.

Many thanks
 
Hi Adam,

Definition of the Run Keys in the Windows XP Registry
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314866

The startup entries may be stored in any of the paths mentioned.

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How do I delete items that I no longer want in the
startup tab when you run msconfig?
Yes - I know if the item is unchecked it doesn't load but
I have a lot of things I would love to get rid of - as in
delete.

Many thanks
 
Unchecked items are stored in a different location in the Registry.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupfolder
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupreg

You can download a small VB Script utility that will remove these entries
for you, automatically. See www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm, Line
148, right column.
 
oops. i missed the line "unchecked items" . Thx for posting, doug.

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Unchecked items are stored in a different location in the Registry.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupfolder
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupreg

You can download a small VB Script utility that will remove these entries
for you, automatically. See www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm, Line
148, right column.
 
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In most cases, one need only open the offending program and
deselect the option to "display icon in the system tray" or to "start
when Windows starts."

Failing that, you can use Start > Run > MSConfig to temporarily
turn off the automatic startup of these programs. MSConfig will also
show you where the commands starting these programs are originating,
so that you can permanently eliminate the source of your irritations.
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


Bruce Chambers

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