Author Topic: decipher names in start up (Read 16861 times)

franke · « **on:** January 28, 2008, 06:14:04 PM »

Hello
I want to trim some of the programs in my "start up".
Most of them ar listed in a code or drastic abbreviation.
As examples:gttask, Logi_Mwx, apdproxy
Can someone help me with this?

Dusty · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2008, 06:52:37 PM »

A lot of the entries in Startup will show here. Google for others. Sometimes the first two letters give the answer e.g. qttask (yes it's a q not a g) is for Quick Time, apdproxy is for Adobe Photoshop.

Good luck.

Broni · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2008, 07:11:11 PM »

Download, and install Quick Startup: http://www.glarysoft.com/qs.html
Go File>Export, save report, and paste it into your next post.
I'll help you to sort it out.

qinghao · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2008, 02:10:37 AM »

try this
WIN+R to open "run"
type "msconfig" in text box
press Enter (or Click OK)
open up the "System configuration Utility"
change to "startup"
just Click "disable all"
"apply"->"OK"
and then restart your system
(or logout & relogin later)

qinghao · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2008, 02:34:10 AM »

trust me.
Those who can not be disabled, is either a virus, or the antivirus software's monitoring program
In both cases , this will not cause any damage to your system.

Deerpark · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2008, 03:28:28 AM »

Please disregard qinghao's advice franke. Disabling all start up entries should only be done in case of startup problems. Many people have application they'd like to start with Windows and these would be disabled if you follow qinghao's advice.

And qinghao please don't give out this kind of advice when you don't know what the OP got starting with Windows and what me might want to keep. This is why experienced troubleshooters like Broni ask the user to post his startup items. Furthermore, examining the list of applications loading with windows might reveal malware that would go unnoticed if he follows your advice.

socrates · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2008, 11:15:44 AM »

One word: Google

franke · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2008, 12:38:25 PM »

I got the file in e snips but can't get it out.Will try again tomorrow.
Frank

franke · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2008, 12:35:20 PM »

HELP
I have a file in E Snips,that I highlighted (copied),but does not appear here when I right click or do ctrl with V
Can someone explain this?
Frank

franke · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2008, 03:01:27 PM »

<a href="http://s177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/franke71/?action=view&current=Elipassing.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/franke71/Elipassing.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">[/url]

franke · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2008, 09:01:49 AM »

Hello,again
I exhausted all my attempts to copy/paste the startup menu.I'll write it manually.
AOL Dialer
Quick Time Task
Logtech Utility
Adobe Photo Downloader
PDUiP6220DMon
Viewpoint Photo Device Connect
e Snips
AOLSPSchedule
sscRun
OASChnt
emailScan
MPFExe
salestart
Drive Cleaner
D66ow
OL Fast Start
MSMSGS
HPAiODevice(hppsc700)
Del Support
ctfmon.exe
AIM
AdobeReader Speed Launch
AOL 9,0 trey icon
AOL companion
Microsoft Works Calender Rem
Windows Desktop Search
Digital Line Detect
Host Manager --- disabled
Microsoft Works Update Detach ---disabled

Can you filter out the ones that are not needed?
Frank

Broni · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:05:24 AM »

This is hard to read...
I gave you advice in my previous post:
Download, and install Quick Startup: http://www.glarysoft.com/qs.html
Go File>Export, save report, and paste it into your next post.
I'll help you to sort it out.

patio · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2008, 04:50:35 PM »

Personally i'm amazed that machine even runs...
Every one of those services could be safely disabled...

franke · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2008, 09:06:57 AM »

Quote from: patio on February 02, 2008, 04:50:35 PM

Personally i'm amazed that machine even runs...
Every one of those services could be safely disabled...

Patio
My machine is very sluggish.
Could you recommend the ones that you are sure can be deleted from the startup.
Howabout some that can be disinstalled?
Thanks
Frank
Attention Socretes
Thank you for recommending GOOGLE.

socrates · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2008, 09:32:19 AM »

Quote from: franke on February 04, 2008, 09:06:57 AM

Patio
My machine is very sluggish.
Could you recommend the ones that you are sure can be deleted from the startup.
Howabout some that can be disinstalled?
Thanks
Frank
Attention Socretes
Thank you for recommending GOOGLE.

No problem.

Now, as far as recommending ones that can be deleted... any of the aol ones can unless (god forbid) you actually have aol.

Also, quick time task and the works calendar reminder can both be safely disabled.

franke · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2008, 01:58:22 PM »

Socretes,and others
Yeah,I do have AOL.I would prefer something different,but my Daughter pays the bill.
I ran most of them through GOGLE,and eliminated 8 obvious unneeded ones. These are left. Help me weed out some mo
Adobe Photo Downloader
Viewpoint Photo downloader
Drive Cleaner
hp700Printer
DellSupport
Windows Process(runs in background)
AOL tray icon
AOL companion
Microsoft Works Calender Remi
Digital Line Detect
The rest,I think should be kept
Frank

socrates · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2008, 02:03:33 PM »

Adobe Photo Downloader
Viewpoint Photo downloader
Drive Cleaner
DellSupport
Microsoft Works Calender Remi

These are my recommendations to disable/remove.

Broni · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2008, 05:36:44 PM »

Quote

Download, and install Quick Startup: http://www.glarysoft.com/qs.html
Go File>Export, save report, and paste it into your next post.
I'll help you to sort it out.

I offer the above for the last time.

franke · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2008, 07:07:04 PM »

Broni
I have tried to do that,and failed,several times.
I'll try again.
Frank

Broni · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2008, 08:04:36 PM »

You failed how?

franke · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2008, 08:21:52 AM »

Broni
As per your advise,I installed "quick start" and saw the items that are there.
Then,as per Socretes's advise,I accessed GOOGLE,and deciphered the items.
Then,I disenabled those that I'm sure are not necessary,ad asked help in determiningany others to disinstall.
I tried to cut/copy and paste to here,but was unsuccessful.
Maybe there is something wrong wit ME or my computer.I have big trouble cut/copy and paste images to anywhere.
I found a poor soul who bet me that the Pats would beat the Giants in the Superbowl.He even gave me 3 points.Now,I have a nice pic of Eli that he would use for his avatar,this month,but I can't get it to the website,
woe is me,
Frank

franke · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:54:47 PM »

Hello,Alll;and thanks
I trimmed the list to 15 entries;one of which I think should be disabled.
ctfmon.exe Windows Trojan Backdoor
Is it worthwhile?
Frank

Broni · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2008, 05:23:06 PM »

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ctfmon.exe Windows Trojan Backdoor

It depends on ctfmon.exe location, and on program, you used to determine that.

Download HijackThis:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hijackthis.html
and post its log.
If you can't paste it, you may attach it, using Additional Options... from Reply window.

franke · « **Reply #23 on:** February 09, 2008, 09:17:41 AM »

I am unableto send a screenshot of the data presented bythe snapfile.
I have saved the website in my "favorite" file,and can easily access it.
Can you tell me what Iam doing wrong?
I press PRINTSCREEN with the curser within the text
then I go to this post and RtClick. but Paste is not on the menu
I try the whole operation again,this time pressing ALT and V
Then I try again,this time pressing CTRL and V

I just tried to copy or cut n image from my "PICTURES" page with no success.
My computer is at fault.I wonder if I damaged it when I disenabled some items in my STARTUP.
Frank

Broni · « **Reply #24 on:** February 09, 2008, 10:50:19 AM »

When Reply window opens, click on Additional Options...

then Browse button. Find Quick Startup/HijackThis files, and attach them to your post.

franke · « **Reply #25 on:** February 09, 2008, 05:10:30 PM »

Hello,
My images are too big;over124 KB
In the "browse",there is a "internet" option
can I access the file that is in "favorites"?
Frank

Broni · « **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2008, 05:15:48 PM »

You don't attach images, you attach text (.txt\log) files. They shouldn't be over 128KB.

franke · « **Reply #27 on:** February 09, 2008, 05:26:37 PM »

I am trying to move this avatar from pictures" to this page
THE ADDRESS IS ENTERED IN THE "BROWSE" WINDOW

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franke · « **Reply #28 on:** February 09, 2008, 05:32:57 PM »

That works!
Now,the files that I want are 45046 bytes.
How many bytes in 128 KB ?
I have been unable to get them to a HOST site to shrink them.
Frank

franke · « **Reply #29 on:** February 09, 2008, 05:43:07 PM »

Trying to move the files

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franke · « **Reply #30 on:** February 09, 2008, 05:48:06 PM »

Whoopie!
I'm slow,but steady.
Frank

Broni · « **Reply #31 on:** February 09, 2008, 06:00:09 PM »

Franke...
I'm not sure what you're doing.
Do it all over. Run HJT. When it's done, it opens Notepad window with the log. Just save that file, and attach it to your next reply.

franke · « **Reply #32 on:** February 09, 2008, 07:37:59 PM »

Broni
Look to the last post on the second page of this thread.
I managed to post the SNAPFILE printout that you asked for.
Frank
(you must RtCLK on the file to open it)

Broni · « **Reply #33 on:** February 09, 2008, 07:48:56 PM »

First, it doesn't open for me. Secondly, I need text file.

franke · « **Reply #34 on:** February 10, 2008, 07:29:03 AM »

Boni
just RtCLk the file
then select OPEN
The file will appear(caption:downloaded 4 times)
I tried it a minute ago
Is this the file that you need to see?
Frank

billjenkins · « **Reply #35 on:** February 10, 2008, 08:36:49 AM »

Hi Franke, I'm trying to see how best to help you. I've tried opening your file like you've said, but can't see anything either.

Everyone: is there any of you who can view his file successfully?

Bill
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http://www.TipsInfinity.com/technology/
FREE Computer Tips To Better Your Life

franke · « **Reply #36 on:** February 10, 2008, 10:07:58 AM »

hi I tried again

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franke · « **Reply #37 on:** February 10, 2008, 10:10:05 AM »

There are two:I did it twice.
they are gif images
Frank

Broni · « **Reply #38 on:** February 10, 2008, 10:35:50 AM »

franke...
This is not gonna work. Again, I can't open your file, and anyway, I need text file, not gif.
Open HJT, run the scan. When it's done, the Notepad will open with HJT log. In Notepad, go File>Save As, save the file to known location, and attach it to your reply.

Deerpark · « **Reply #39 on:** February 10, 2008, 01:21:35 PM »

What program are you using to create those files Franke? Online TrID identifies them as AOL ART files but none of my imaging software will open them.
(I'm just curious btw., follow Broni's advice and make a proper hijackthis log.)

franke · « **Reply #40 on:** February 10, 2008, 05:50:21 PM »

deerpark
I AM trying to do as he says.
That file is the hijack file that he gave me.(it's called hijack file)
I was unable to copy it directly to my post here;but I could,and did,copy it to my "picture"page on my computer.
I was able to copy it from there to this post.
I have no idea why I,alone,can open the file.With my intense attemps to do as he said,I downloaded it 10 times,easily.
Frank

Broni · « **Reply #41 on:** February 10, 2008, 09:33:28 PM »

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

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Download HijackThis.exe

* Double-click on the installer you just downloaded.
* Click on the Install button to install.
* It will by default install to the directory - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis
* Please do not change the default install location.
* Upon install, HijackThis should open for you.

* Next click on the Do a system scan and save a log file button.
* HijackThis will scan and then a log will open in notepad.
* Copy and then paste the log in your next reply.

Note: If you need to save the log for posting later then save it to the desktop.
To save the notepad file to your desktop in notepad click "File" "Save As"
Name it HijackThis.

franke · « **Reply #42 on:** February 11, 2008, 08:56:11 AM »

Hello,
Try again
I have the file(TrendMicro HijackThis 2.0.2),and can read it.
But cannot copy/paste it here.
Where is NOTEPAD? I explored my computer,and could not find it.
If I could browse to the file,in notepad,maybe i could copy/paste it to here.
Frank

soybean · « **Reply #43 on:** February 11, 2008, 09:02:51 AM »

Go to Start, All Programs, Accessories. Notepad should be there. If you still can't find it, try this: Start, Run, and type notepad in the Open box.

franke · « **Reply #44 on:** February 11, 2008, 01:13:27 PM »

Hello,
I found the NOTEPAD;it's empty-nothing there
I accessed the hoy\t file again.I have three main options:

Analyze This --Upload to Trend Secure --Main Menu

Scan & Fix Checked Info on Selected Item

Other Stuff --Info --Config --Add Checked to Ignore List
Do I select any of these?
Frank

Broni · « **Reply #45 on:** February 11, 2008, 04:01:12 PM »

franke...
Try one more time.
Open HJT....

Click on Scan button.
When scanning is done, Scan button changes to Save log button.
Click on it.
Save pop-up window will open.
Note where file will be saved. In my example, log will be saved to C:\Temp directory.
Click Save button.
Save window will close.
Notepad will open. Close it

Proceed to your ComputerHope thread, and click Reply
In Reply window click on Additional Options..., then click on Browse button.
Browse window will open.
Navigate to place where your file was saved, click on that file ONCE, and click Save button.
Browse window will close, and you'll be back in Reply window.
Click Post button, and you're done.

franke · « **Reply #46 on:** February 11, 2008, 08:49:49 PM »

hello
Game's over;can no longer access tthe snap file.I must have done it too many times.
Thanks for your help.
I have an image in "pictures" but cannot move it .
Frank

Shynnie · « **Reply #47 on:** February 12, 2008, 12:51:48 AM »

Franke what type of language do you understand very well?

As Broni told you to do you ignored it totally. Its very simple and he posted all the steps you have to do.
1--- Its not a picture that you have to upload(Attach with) or copy
2--- Its a txt file (notepad) more like word 2003/2007 that you have to copy
3--- If you run(open) HJT and click the scan button
4--- When this is done, click Save log button, theoretical it will save it as a txt file
5--- Memorise the location were the log txt file was saved when you clicked the save log button OK.
6--- You must know the location were that file is saved please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7--- Back to computer Hope, Click reply
8--- Click Additional Options
9--- Click the browse... button a dialog box will open
10-- Navigate (Find the file that you saved with HJT please its simple and that's why i said memorise the location were you saved that file)
11-- If you find it then click on the file than click OPEN on the dialog box, then the box will disappear...
12-- Hit the POST button then you are done.

Can you follow at-least this steps FRANKE?
If you cant then Broni cant help you nor we...

Good luck Bra and you gonna need it for sure.

Look at my Attachment it should be like that.

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socrates · « **Reply #48 on:** February 12, 2008, 05:51:43 AM »

Quote from: Shynnie on February 12, 2008, 12:51:48 AM

Franke what type of language do you understand very well?

As Broni told you to do you ignored it totally. Its very simple and he posted all the steps you have to do.
1--- Its not a picture that you have to upload(Attach with) or copy
2--- Its a txt file (notepad) more like word 2003/2007 that you have to copy
3--- If you run(open) HJT and click the scan button
4--- When this is done, click Save log button, theoretical it will save it as a txt file
5--- Memorise the location were the log txt file was saved when you clicked the save log button OK.
6--- You must know the location were that file is saved please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7--- Back to computer Hope, Click reply
8--- Click Additional Options
9--- Click the browse... button a dialog box will open
10-- Navigate (Find the file that you saved with HJT please its simple and that's why i said memorise the location were you saved that file)
11-- If you find it then click on the file than click OPEN on the dialog box, then the box will disappear...
12-- Hit the POST button then you are done.

Can you follow at-least this steps FRANKE?
If you cant then Broni cant help you nor we...

Good luck Bra and you gonna need it for sure.

Look at my Attachment it should be like that.

I just wanted to point out that it's hilarious that you can't even use proper english to ask him what language he speaks, let alone make fun of him.

Shynnie · « **Reply #49 on:** February 12, 2008, 05:58:17 AM »

Socrates remember this is short cut english ok..

franke · « **Reply #50 on:** February 12, 2008, 06:16:31 AM »

Socretes,
Sorry for the misunderstanding.
The "image" that I referred to,is the illustration of the text,in the 'save'portion of opening the file.If I select'save'on that illustration,I should get the text,as a file.In this case,I selected'save'and got nothing.
I tried,again,this morning,to run the snap file,with the same result.It downloads for an hour,and then aborts.
I really appreciate the time that you folks gave to me. In my own defence,I can say that my computer has NEVER worked as well as the old one that it replaced.It was a gift fromthe Family,at Christmas,2002.
Frank

socrates · « **Reply #51 on:** February 12, 2008, 08:56:00 AM »

Quote from: Shynnie on February 12, 2008, 05:58:17 AM

Socrates remember this is short cut english ok..

I know. It's all just fun

franke · « **Reply #52 on:** February 12, 2008, 10:04:48 AM »

HEY;listen up.
I clicked onto my hijack icon,to clear the junk from my computer,and,the text appeared,with an address;notepad.
Thanks to you,I can find NOTEPAD.But it is empty.
Is there still hope for the hopeless?
Frank

socrates · « **Reply #53 on:** February 12, 2008, 11:07:18 AM »

Of course notepad is empty... it's just a program for word processing. You can copy and paste into notepad, but it's not supposed to magically show what's wrong with the computer.

Broni spelled out as clearly as possible what you need to do. Have you followed those steps? If so, tell us where you're getting stuck.

Broni · « **Reply #54 on:** February 12, 2008, 11:51:55 AM »

Exactly. I'm sorry, but I'm not able to explain it better. I gave you pictures, step-by-step instruction....
Maybe, you can ask a friend to help you a little.

franke · « **Reply #55 on:** February 12, 2008, 04:38:00 PM »

Broni
AMEN
It's in my computer;I'll rest a bit,and reread all the posts from here.
Then give it another Go.
I'll post my results.
Frank

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