Win2K Startup Tweek

Calyxa · 07-17-2004, 09:35 AM

Ever since i upgraded to Win2K i've noticed that there is no way to modify the programs that auto-start when i boot up my pc. Lately i've been turning it off to save electriciy during the summer, to keep my sm apartment cooler and to save some $$ ... It dosen't take an extrememly long time to boot up, but when it does boot up i always get the following things starting up and they appear in the system tray...

-winamp
-B's Gold Clip (CDRW quick write utility)
-Quicktime
and a few codexes for bsplayer

Now, i generally dont need any of these things starting up automatically and i'd like to just stop them from strarting up automatically. I know u can look in the program's options and deslect auto startup but, i am wondering... when i had WIN ME there was this thing i could do.... go to start>run and type msconfig and there i could tweek stuff.
Is there anything like that for WIN2K or a start up tweek utility i can get that will enable me to push these programs out of my start up when i boot?

Wobbel · 07-17-2004, 10:07 AM

Spybot search & destroy has an option in the settings where you can see what's starting up, and you can disable it in there.
It's under tools-->System start run. You need to run the 'advanced' version to see those tools.

**DreamCaster** · 07-17-2004, 10:29 AM

Hiya Sweetie

From what I've read, Win2k didn't come with msconfig, but it was re-introduced again in XP. The good news is that it will work on Win2k

Here's a link to where you can get a copy ---> click

It's near the bottom of the page. I don't think it matters where you run it from, but I think I have it in my Winnt or System32 folder.

Hope this helps

~Peace
DC

Calyxa · 07-22-2004, 10:57 PM

Wobble,
I didnt know that Spybot did that! Neat.

Hiya Dreamy :~
Excellent. That is just what i'm looking for. You're soo techie!
I put it into my WINNT folder. Works very well. Now i just have to learn more about it b/c it appears its been improved upon, it looks so different.

smooth little thingie it is tho.

FrYGuY · 07-23-2004, 12:12 AM

Here's a REAL tweak...

Since you have Windows 2000, rather than turning it off, hibernate instead.

What'll happen is the RAM will get written to the Hard Drive, and then the computer shuts off. When you turn it back on, the Hard Drive is read back into RAM, and you start back where you left off.

It's fast. It's faster'n any other tweak I can think of.

Kungfucious · 07-23-2004, 05:35 AM

aah but the machine still needs power to keep that data in memory so she will still be using electricity, though a VERY small amount.

just thought id point that out! hehe

KF

Calyxa · 07-23-2004, 06:54 PM

I used to let it hibernate, but i noticed that my bill for electricy was so high last winter, and since then i've been shutting it down unless i'm using emule. But hibernate is a very nice little feature. You're totally right, Fryguy. I loved it till i saw i was still using a good amount of energy.

Calyxa · 07-23-2004, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wobbel
Spybot search & destroy has an option in the settings where you can see what's starting up, and you can disable it in there.
It's under tools-->System start run. You need to run the 'advanced' version to see those tools.

Wobbel,
I got WinXP's msgonfig but just out of curiosity, i took a look at Spybot and i did not see 'Tools' on the fiel menu or in the submenu. Are you running a different version than i am? I'm running v 1.2.

Lion7718 · 07-23-2004, 09:55 PM

Upgrade your Spybot to 1.3...1.2 no longer updates..than you can find it under Tools.

Wobbel · 07-24-2004, 01:18 AM

It's in1.2 as well, go to the start button on your desktop, all programms, find Spybot search&destroy, highlight, choose 'advanced'

07-17-2004, 09:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Calyxa Something is broken Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 305	Win2K Startup Tweek Ever since i upgraded to Win2K i've noticed that there is no way to modify the programs that auto-start when i boot up my pc. Lately i've been turning it off to save electriciy during the summer, to keep my sm apartment cooler and to save some $$ ... It dosen't take an extrememly long time to boot up, but when it does boot up i always get the following things starting up and they appear in the system tray... -winamp -B's Gold Clip (CDRW quick write utility) -Quicktime and a few codexes for bsplayer Now, i generally dont need any of these things starting up automatically and i'd like to just stop them from strarting up automatically. I know u can look in the program's options and deslect auto startup but, i am wondering... when i had WIN ME there was this thing i could do.... go to start>run and type msconfig and there i could tweek stuff. Is there anything like that for WIN2K or a start up tweek utility i can get that will enable me to push these programs out of my start up when i boot? __________________ "We are a spirit, we are a natural part of the earth, and all of our ancestors, all of our relations who have gone to the spirit world, they are here with us. That's power." - John Trudell

07-17-2004, 10:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
DreamCaster Tune Raider Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New England Posts: 1,353	Hiya Sweetie From what I've read, Win2k didn't come with msconfig, but it was re-introduced again in XP. The good news is that it will work on Win2k Here's a link to where you can get a copy ---> click It's near the bottom of the page. I don't think it matters where you run it from, but I think I have it in my Winnt or System32 folder. Hope this helps ~Peace DC __________________ Boston Red Sox - 2004 World Champions New England Patriots - '02, '04, '05 Superbowl Champions

07-22-2004, 10:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Calyxa Something is broken Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 305	Wobble, I didnt know that Spybot did that! Neat. Hiya Dreamy :~ Excellent. That is just what i'm looking for. You're soo techie! I put it into my WINNT folder. Works very well. Now i just have to learn more about it b/c it appears its been improved upon, it looks so different. smooth little thingie it is tho. __________________ "We are a spirit, we are a natural part of the earth, and all of our ancestors, all of our relations who have gone to the spirit world, they are here with us. That's power." - John Trudell

07-23-2004, 12:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
FrYGuY Member Type Guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 501	Here's a REAL tweak... Since you have Windows 2000, rather than turning it off, hibernate instead. What'll happen is the RAM will get written to the Hard Drive, and then the computer shuts off. When you turn it back on, the Hard Drive is read back into RAM, and you start back where you left off. It's fast. It's faster'n any other tweak I can think of. __________________ -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.1 GB/G/H/J/MC/S d-(--)@ s+:+ a-- C !U--- P--- L--(-) E- W N-(--) !o K--- w++ O--- M--(--) V-- PS+ PE+ Y+ PGP- t-- 5-- X- R(+) tv(++) b-- DI+ D---- G- e+++ h-- r* y++ ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------ Yeah, my computer sucks. You try and do better.

07-23-2004, 05:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kungfucious mediatechie.com Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 809	aah but the machine still needs power to keep that data in memory so she will still be using electricity, though a VERY small amount. just thought id point that out! hehe KF __________________ http://mediatechie.com Leave me a message in my shoutbox! ... would appreciate the feedback! thanks people!

07-17-2004, 10:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wobbel PCTT's Gatherer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 2004 Posts: 2,861	Spybot search & destroy has an option in the settings where you can see what's starting up, and you can disable it in there. It's under tools-->System start run. You need to run the 'advanced' version to see those tools.

07-23-2004, 06:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Calyxa Something is broken Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 305	I used to let it hibernate, but i noticed that my bill for electricy was so high last winter, and since then i've been shutting it down unless i'm using emule. But hibernate is a very nice little feature. You're totally right, Fryguy. I loved it till i saw i was still using a good amount of energy. __________________ "We are a spirit, we are a natural part of the earth, and all of our ancestors, all of our relations who have gone to the spirit world, they are here with us. That's power." - John Trudell

07-23-2004, 09:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lion7718 Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 2,317	Upgrade your Spybot to 1.3...1.2 no longer updates..than you can find it under Tools. __________________ "Protect me from my friends, I can take care of my enemies" You better not be touching my mannequin

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