I've noticed that Digimax Viewer always opens at Start Up...the icon for it is on the toolbar down on the lower right hand corner of the screen (Windows XP).
Where do I go to deselect this from opening each time I boot up the computer?
Selecting programs that open at Start Up
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Some programs have user options to do that from within the program. Some if you RIGHT click on the icon in the "sys tray" it may give you the option.
Otherwise you can go to "msconfig" and use that to allow or disallow a program to run at startup. There are some that are also in a startup folder but generally the startup in msconfig is where you can control what starts up.
To access the system config, click Start then Click Run, enter msconfig then click OK.
Otherwise you can go to "msconfig" and use that to allow or disallow a program to run at startup. There are some that are also in a startup folder but generally the startup in msconfig is where you can control what starts up.
To access the system config, click Start then Click Run, enter msconfig then click OK.
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Jeff;
There are several places where Windows Startup files are launched. They include the Start-Menu > All Programs > Startup folder, the Current User branch of the Windows Registry and the Local Machine branch of the Registry, among other locations. The simplest way to locate and disable an unwanted startup item is to try right-clicking on it's icon (in the system tray) to see if it has options, preferences or configuration available. It just might offer you a simple means of not having it start when Windows starts.
If the "Systray" icon doesn't offer a means of disabling it from launching at startup you can use the MsConfig utility, if you are logged in as an Administrator. If so, goto Start > Run and type msconfig into the Run input field, then press Enter. The Microsoft "System Configuration Utility" will appear on your desktop. Click on the right-most tab on the top of it; the one labeled "Startup." It will present you with a list of all non-stealthed startup items, each preceeded by a checkbox. If you recognize the item you want to disable just uncheck it's checkbox, click Apply, then OK, then reboot. Your unwanted startup item should be gone from the Systray. If not, you disabled the wrong entry. Look over the list and try again. Just be careful to not disable items that may pertain to a firewall, or anti-malware programs.
You will also get a popup notice that some startup items have been disabled, but you can select the option to not display that notice again.
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There are several places where Windows Startup files are launched. They include the Start-Menu > All Programs > Startup folder, the Current User branch of the Windows Registry and the Local Machine branch of the Registry, among other locations. The simplest way to locate and disable an unwanted startup item is to try right-clicking on it's icon (in the system tray) to see if it has options, preferences or configuration available. It just might offer you a simple means of not having it start when Windows starts.
If the "Systray" icon doesn't offer a means of disabling it from launching at startup you can use the MsConfig utility, if you are logged in as an Administrator. If so, goto Start > Run and type msconfig into the Run input field, then press Enter. The Microsoft "System Configuration Utility" will appear on your desktop. Click on the right-most tab on the top of it; the one labeled "Startup." It will present you with a list of all non-stealthed startup items, each preceeded by a checkbox. If you recognize the item you want to disable just uncheck it's checkbox, click Apply, then OK, then reboot. Your unwanted startup item should be gone from the Systray. If not, you disabled the wrong entry. Look over the list and try again. Just be careful to not disable items that may pertain to a firewall, or anti-malware programs.
You will also get a popup notice that some startup items have been disabled, but you can select the option to not display that notice again.
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Hey Jack or Wiz - Each time I boot I am now getting a System Configuration Utility message telling me that I'm in Diagnostic mode (it's suggesting Normal Start Up mode).
There's a bunch of files on the list under the StartUp tab...I only deleted the program I orginally intended to since I'm not sure what the others are for. I'd also like to get rid of the icons for "Windows Messenger - Not Signed In", "WebDrive", and "mIRC". Do I really need these here?Doesn't this unnecessary stuff take up memory and slow the start up process?
Also, on the left side of the same toolbar, I used to have an icon for "Show The Desktop". I've noticed that icon has disappeared. I can right click on the toolbar and choose to show the desktop from the menu, but is there a way to restore the little icon on the toobar to save a step?
Sorry for so many questions. Thanks a bunch!
There's a bunch of files on the list under the StartUp tab...I only deleted the program I orginally intended to since I'm not sure what the others are for. I'd also like to get rid of the icons for "Windows Messenger - Not Signed In", "WebDrive", and "mIRC". Do I really need these here?Doesn't this unnecessary stuff take up memory and slow the start up process?
Also, on the left side of the same toolbar, I used to have an icon for "Show The Desktop". I've noticed that icon has disappeared. I can right click on the toolbar and choose to show the desktop from the menu, but is there a way to restore the little icon on the toobar to save a step?
Sorry for so many questions. Thanks a bunch!
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Jeff, in Windows XP the startup and system resources are not the issue they were in the older DOS based OS' (e.g. Win98/ME). In fact there is no longer a "system resources free" display.
Windows XP, although a memory hog, does manage memory much better.
There should be a block to check, to not show that "diagnostic" panel every time you start Windows.
Webdrive is for "FTP" and server applications. Do a google search.
mIRC if for the IRC chat client. Same on this, or any other spplication that you want to know what it is, do a google search.
Windows XP, although a memory hog, does manage memory much better.
There should be a block to check, to not show that "diagnostic" panel every time you start Windows.
Webdrive is for "FTP" and server applications. Do a google search.
mIRC if for the IRC chat client. Same on this, or any other spplication that you want to know what it is, do a google search.
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I can tell you how to get rid of Windows Messenger. You must be logged in as an administrator.
Click on Start, then find the icon for "Set Program Access and Defaults" and double-click on it. Use the down arrows to open sections to find all instances of Windows Messenger and disable it (uncheck), click Apply and OK. Reboot and see if it goes bye bye.
The popup warning about the disabled startup items is a safety measure. It can be stopped by the checkbox on the bottom (left/right?) of the box, so it doesn't re-appear.
The System Configuration Utility can be told to not complain visibly
Click on Start, then find the icon for "Set Program Access and Defaults" and double-click on it. Use the down arrows to open sections to find all instances of Windows Messenger and disable it (uncheck), click Apply and OK. Reboot and see if it goes bye bye.
The popup warning about the disabled startup items is a safety measure. It can be stopped by the checkbox on the bottom (left/right?) of the box, so it doesn't re-appear.
The System Configuration Utility can be told to not complain visibly