How do I get rid of old startup items?

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siriusbliss

How do I get rid of old and/or duplicate startup items in the system
configuration utility (start>run>msconfig...>?

There are still items in there for programs that I have either
uninstalled or no longer use.

Thanks,

Greg
 
go here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read instructions at the top.
Scroll down to:
148. Right hand side.
Click on:
Clear Disabled Items from Msconfig Startup
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Clean-up the MSCONFIG startup tab listings - Windows XP
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/MSCONFIG.htm

Disabled items are in >>>

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


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OK, so please remind me how do I run a vbs script file? Right now the
file just fires up notepad.

I'll probably just end up hacking into the registry.

Thanks again,

Greg

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Greg,

From my first post...
Read instructions at the top.

Double click the vbs file. You will be prompted when the script is done. Or
right click and select Open.

Sounds like you are right clicking the vbs file and selecting Edit. That
will open any vbs file in Notepad.

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NO. I read your directions. Double-clicking opens it like a text document.

Nevertheless I cleaned out the items.

Greg

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Strange. That may be ammo for another post.

Glad you got msconfig cleaned out. ;-)

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probably something in my weird configuration <hehe>.

..vbs files assigned to text documents I guess?

Greg

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siriusbliss said:
OK, so please remind me how do I run a vbs script file? Right now the
file just fires up notepad.

I'll probably just end up hacking into the registry.

Thanks again,

Greg
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The .vbs file type probably has the EDIT action set as the default, this will cause these files to open in Notepad instead of running.

Open Control Panel / Folder Options / File Types. Scroll down to VBS (VBScript script file) and select it. Click the Advanced button. In the Actions section, select OPEN and click the Set Default Button. This should fix the problem.
 
The System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe) is intended to be used as a
troubleshooting tool, not a startup manager.

[[System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe) allows you to temporarily
change the way Windows XP Professional starts by disabling startup programs
and services individually or several at a time.]]
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-
us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prmb
_tol_dxth.asp

[[System Configuration Utility (Msconfig.exe) automates the routine
troubleshooting steps that Microsoft Product Support Services technicians
use when diagnosing Windows configuration issues. You can use this tool to
modify the system configuration through a process of elimination with check
boxes, reducing the risk of typing errors.]]
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-
us/msconfig_usage.mspx

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Wesley Vogel said:
The System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe) is intended to be used as
a
troubleshooting tool, not a startup manager.

[[System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe) allows you to temporarily
change the way Windows XP Professional starts by disabling startup
programs
and services individually or several at a time.]]
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-
us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prmb
_tol_dxth.asp

[[System Configuration Utility (Msconfig.exe) automates the routine
troubleshooting steps that Microsoft Product Support Services technicians
use when diagnosing Windows configuration issues. You can use this tool to
modify the system configuration through a process of elimination with
check
boxes, reducing the risk of typing errors.]]
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-
us/msconfig_usage.mspx

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MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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kenny said:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Launchers-Shutdown-Tools/MSConfig-Cleanup.shtml

Kenny www.computerboom.com


MSConfig a tool coming with Windows includes a basic startup manager
which
allows you to enable/disable auto-start programs. It does not however
allow you to completely remove an entry from the list.

This is where MSConfig Cleanup comes in! It scans the startup
configurations and allows you to remove any item that has been previously
disabled via MSConfig. Try it. It's Free!
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