Config System

[y2ktiger]

Hi
How do I remove the unchecked boxes from my System Configuration Utility startup screen.
Thx
Nick

 

[mscallisto]

to remove the unchecked boxes I believe you need to remove the software it's related to and possibly registry settings.

if the box is unchecked it means the app will not stay memory resident when not being used (freeing up memory); the app will simply start a bit slower.

sam

 

[linney]

Have a look around this area in the Registry.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig

MSConfig Cleanup

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/msconfigcleanup.html

Removing a Program from Startup in xP
thread779-631159


"If you want to do this manually, Kelly Theriot wrote:

Start, Run, Regedit

For items that were in the Start menu, Programs, Startup folder:

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

You'll find a subkey for each disabled item.

For items loaded from the Registry:

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

You'll find a subkey for each disabled item.

Another Option:

Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.

In the right pane, delete the value for MSConfig.

Alternatively, you can use a small VB Script file to do this for you as well. Copy the following three lines to a Notepad file and save as No_MSCONFIG.VBS

On Error Resume Next
Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.RegDelete "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\MSConfig".

After running MSConfig, run the VBS file and this entry will be removed automatically."


Thanks to B. Castner for the above quote.

 

[y2ktiger]

Thanks Guys
Am trying different methods but with no avail so far.
Nick

 

[mscallisto]

I would also suggest you backup your registry before making any changes.

 

[linney]

When amending the Registry make sure you are an Administrator.

 

[linney]

You also have to reboot for Registry changes to take effect.

 

[y2ktiger]

Okay, Thx guys, will post results if successful.
Nick