System config

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osmodia

Hi,
One of the checked startup items in the system config utility is blank, how
can I tell what it is ?

Oz
 
Hi,

this is quite common. It'll be a blank line in the Registry key
indicated, probably the first line with the value "default". It's not
doing anything. You can uncheck it in Start => Run => msconfig.
 
Have a look at what's in the 'Command' column then check properties on the
file.

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osmodia said:
Hi,
One of the checked startup items in the system config utility is blank, how
can I tell what it is ?

Oz
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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.

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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