msconfig startup problem

[Guest]

I've gone to msconfig and the startup file and unchecked the boxes that I
don't want to automatically start up. But they keep re-inserting themselves
and screwing up my system. Why do I have to keep going in and unchecking
them? I've heard there is a way to disable these programs from within the
programs themselves by going into "Tools" but how do I do that? How do I
access the "Tools" dialog box from the program itself? Please be specific. I
really don't know what I am doing. Thanks.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

I've gone to msconfig and the startup file and unchecked the boxes that I
don't want to automatically start up. But they keep re-inserting
themselves
and screwing up my system. Why do I have to keep going in and unchecking
them? I've heard there is a way to disable these programs from within the
programs themselves by going into "Tools" but how do I do that? How do I
access the "Tools" dialog box from the program itself? Please be specific.
I
really don't know what I am doing. Thanks.

First eliminate any spyware.
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx

CAUTION!!!!! Removing some spyware can damage the Winsock stack. Before
you try to remove spyware, download a copy of LSP-Fix - a free program to
repair damaged Winsock 2 stacks (all Windows versions)
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Winsockfix for W95, W98, ME, NT, 2000, XP
http://www.tacktech.com/pub/winsockfix/WinsockFix.zip
Directions here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257
WinXP:
Get WinSockxpFix
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
How to Reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357
In WinXP SP2: You can fix Winsock by going to Start | Run and typing
CMD
In the command window type
netsh winsock reset

See
Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/tshoot.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
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Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

 

[Guest]

MS rechecks all vital services, or what it sees as vital, as it sees it as
necessary for it to work. If you think they are spyware then may i suggest
removing them in the following 3 ways

1. delete their installation folder in program files (you may need to do
this in safe mode)

2. delete them in ad remove programs

3. use a spyware removal program e.g. adaware or spybot

Good luck

Cheers

Quintin
MVP wannabe

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Within the program itself, it could be tools, but it could also be listed as
options or preferences. You want to disable, usually by unchecking a setting
line, the program's ability to load/run at system boot (startup).

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Ron Martell]

I've gone to msconfig and the startup file and unchecked the boxes that I
don't want to automatically start up. But they keep re-inserting themselves
and screwing up my system. Why do I have to keep going in and unchecking
them? I've heard there is a way to disable these programs from within the
programs themselves by going into "Tools" but how do I do that? How do I
access the "Tools" dialog box from the program itself? Please be specific. I
really don't know what I am doing. Thanks.

Go to http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php and see if
their is any information regarding your item.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm