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Startup Files
Hey guys, I have one question. When I start up windows after a fresh shutdown ... I seem to only have 86% resources free. I have 384 megs of RAM, and I decided that this must be wrong. Therefore, i went to "msconfig" to the startup tab, and I have a question whether I can disable these startup ones:
Note: Some things might still need to be kept their becuase of Norton Antivirus + Utilites. Also note that I did not include all things, becuase some I already took off since I knew they were NOT needed (or some I did leave since i knew they were needed)
Scanregistry c:\windows\scanregw.exe
*Taskmon c:\windows\taskmon.exe
Microsoft IntelliType Pro "C:\program files\microsoft
hardware\ keyboard\
speekey.exe"
LoadPowerProfile Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,
LoadCurrentPwrSchmem
*wcmdmgr c:\windows\w\wcmdmgrl.exe -launch
*Hidserv Hidserv.exe run
*LoadPowerProfile (AGAIN!!) (exact same)
*Scheduling Agent mstask.exe
*Adobe Gamma Loader.exe c:\(in adobe folder...)
*PwerReg Sceduler PowerReg Scheduler.exe
I run win98Se. The onmes with an "*" denote ones that I do not know what they do and if they are needed. It would be very nice if someone could identify these programs and/or tell me if I can take them off. THANK YOU!!!!
Note: Some things might still need to be kept their becuase of Norton Antivirus + Utilites. Also note that I did not include all things, becuase some I already took off since I knew they were NOT needed (or some I did leave since i knew they were needed)
Scanregistry c:\windows\scanregw.exe
*Taskmon c:\windows\taskmon.exe
Microsoft IntelliType Pro "C:\program files\microsoft
hardware\ keyboard\
speekey.exe"
LoadPowerProfile Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,
LoadCurrentPwrSchmem
*wcmdmgr c:\windows\w\wcmdmgrl.exe -launch
*Hidserv Hidserv.exe run
*LoadPowerProfile (AGAIN!!) (exact same)
*Scheduling Agent mstask.exe
*Adobe Gamma Loader.exe c:\(in adobe folder...)
*PwerReg Sceduler PowerReg Scheduler.exe
I run win98Se. The onmes with an "*" denote ones that I do not know what they do and if they are needed. It would be very nice if someone could identify these programs and/or tell me if I can take them off. THANK YOU!!!!
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Posted May 9th, 2000 22:00
thebeen wrote:
Several of these are covered on Denny's "What to Uncheck at Startup" site. I'll address the ones I don't see there.
- Microsoft IntelliType Pro "C:\program
- files\microsoft hardware\
- keyboard\speekey.exe"
It's pretty likely that you have the Microsoft USB keyboard. I'd recommend keeping it if you want to access the advanced customization features this keyboard offers.
- *wcmdmgr c:\windows\w\wcmdmgrl.exe -launch
I'm not completely certain, but I think this has to do with your modem. What kind of modem do you have in your system? This might help me identify it.
- *Hidserv Hidserv.exe run
This is the "Human Interface Device Server." It denotes the presence of a USB input device like a mouse or keyboard. Keep it.
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Posted May 10th, 2000 00:00
I do not know the brand of my modem (is there a way to check?) But I looked at deveice manager and it says (under MODEM)
MDP3880-W Modem
the manufacturr is Conexant (I guess this is the brand =P)
I do not use my modem EVER! I have dsl, which goes through my ethernet card (an NDC 10/1000 Fast Ethernet PCI adapter (according to device manger ..... hhe)
I looked under the windows folder of c:\windows\wt where this exe is located
but it does not give me any clues on what its for. Please see if I can delete this. BTW, that site was AWESOME. THX229
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Posted May 10th, 2000 00:00
Sounds as if you're getting what you need from others. Just one little note: Adobe Gamma Loader, which corrects monitor settings, etc. doesn't stay running after it does its job, so if it's doing anything for you, there's no need to delete it. If it isn't doing anything, though, (and if your monitor is nice and bright and new it probably isn't) might as well can it.229
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Posted May 10th, 2000 01:00
What is MSMSGS? Do I need messenger? I don't seem to use Microsoft messenger. Is this the old IN/OUT box? What does it do? Will unchecking it cause a problem?
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Posted May 10th, 2000 01:00
Thebeen, Resource memory is unrelated to RAM. It is a leftover from MSDOS. It is a library of programs with a size (sort of) of 640K. LarryH
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Posted May 10th, 2000 03:00
Hmm... I just had some experience w/ MSMSGS myself today... basically I downloaded it from my hotmail account because it said that someone was trying to send me a message. I found out that it is kinda like AOL Instant Messanger, only not. After I found that out, the first thing I did was remove it from MSCONFIG. (I don't want to delete it yet because I may want to use it sometime...!) Hehheh...229
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Posted May 10th, 2000 04:00
I say you should try it, and if it does cause any problems, just re-chek it.
sabeen =P229
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Posted May 10th, 2000 14:00
I deduce from comments that MSMSGS is the auto opener for hotmail and notifies me without looking that I have mail. I think I'll keep it. "When in doubt, punt."
Dan Manley
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Posted May 9th, 2000 22:00
Also, understand that this is "System Resources" and are not related to the amount of RAM you have. Without a long spiel, let it suffice to say you have the same 64k (yes, "k") that all other Windows computers have.
To get a better idea and, some pruning suggestions, take a look at the url below:
http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/
You should find this site very informative.
Dan