decipher names in start up

[franke]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

One word: Google

[franke]

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

[franke]

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]

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[franke]

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]

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]

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

[franke]

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]

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.