I frequently use Abode Photshop CS2 to edit photos. I was wondering if
there was a way to some how give me the option at start up to log into
windows with no start up programs so my system resources arent tied up. I
know msconfig could help me here but how can I make say a specific account
not load up start up programs. I run Xp Pro.



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Jake wrote:

> I frequently use Abode Photshop CS2 to edit photos. I was wondering
> if there was a way to some how give me the option at start up to log
> into
> windows with no start up programs so my system resources arent tied
> up. I know msconfig could help me here but how can I make say a
> specific account not load up start up programs. I run Xp Pro.
>

Your first step is always to look in the various programs' options or
preferences. Most reputable programs will have an option to start with
Windows and you can say "no". Many of the "start with Windows" options
from third-party programs will be per user account and not global. You
just have to see. Please be cautious about what you disable; there are
processes that *should* run with Windows. You can look up things you
find running (by using msconfig) here:

http://www.blackviper.com/
http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
http://www.liutilities.com/products/...rocesslibrary/

If you do a lot of work with Photoshop and have 512MB or RAM or less and
find things a bit slow after you've optimized your computer, then add
another 512MB.

Some more useful links:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm
http://aumha.org/a/health.htm - Take Out the Trash (section 4)

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

Jake wrote:

> I frequently use Abode Photshop CS2 to edit photos. I was wondering
> if there was a way to some how give me the option at start up to log
> into windows with no start up programs so my system resources arent
> tied up. I know msconfig could help me here but how can I make say a
> specific account not load up start up programs. I run Xp Pro.


First, note that the term "Ssystem Resources" referred to a particular data
structure that existed in Windows 9X. One of the advantages of Windows XP is
that that structure doesn't exist, and there is nothing to get low on or run
out of.

What can be a concern with programs that start automatically is use of RAM
and CPU cylces. But don't assume that all such programs use these in such a
way as to hurt your pereformance. Soe do and some don't; it depends on the
program. So, despite what many people tell you, you should be concerned, not
with how *many* of these programs you run, but *which*

Your objective should not be to have *no* startup programs. What you should
do is determine what each program is, what its value is to you, and what the
cost in performance is of its running all the time. You can get more
information about these at http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html. If you
can't find it there, try google searches and ask about specifics here.

Once you have that information, you can make an intelligent informed
decision about what you want to keep and what you want to get rid of.

As to how to stop programs from autostarting, on each program you don't want
to start automatically, check its Options to see if it has the choice not to
start (make sure you actually choose the option not to run it, not just a
"don't show icon" option). Many can easily and best be stopped that way. If
that doesn't work, run MSCONFIG from the Start | Run line, and on the
Startup tab, uncheck the programs you don't want to start automatically.

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Ken Blake
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I just went into the registry and deleted the entries I didnt want to load
up at start up. Simple. I do have a basic understanding of the win xp
registry. Thanks for your advice anyway.

Jake


"Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
news:uMse$ez4FHA.2816@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Jake wrote:
>
>> I frequently use Abode Photshop CS2 to edit photos. I was wondering
>> if there was a way to some how give me the option at start up to log
>> into windows with no start up programs so my system resources arent
>> tied up. I know msconfig could help me here but how can I make say a
>> specific account not load up start up programs. I run Xp Pro.
>
>
> First, note that the term "Ssystem Resources" referred to a particular
> data structure that existed in Windows 9X. One of the advantages of
> Windows XP is that that structure doesn't exist, and there is nothing to
> get low on or run out of.
>
> What can be a concern with programs that start automatically is use of RAM
> and CPU cylces. But don't assume that all such programs use these in such
> a way as to hurt your pereformance. Soe do and some don't; it depends on
> the program. So, despite what many people tell you, you should be
> concerned, not with how *many* of these programs you run, but *which*
>
> Your objective should not be to have *no* startup programs. What you
> should do is determine what each program is, what its value is to you, and
> what the cost in performance is of its running all the time. You can get
> more information about these at http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html. If
> you can't find it there, try google searches and ask about specifics here.
>
> Once you have that information, you can make an intelligent informed
> decision about what you want to keep and what you want to get rid of.
>
> As to how to stop programs from autostarting, on each program you don't
> want to start automatically, check its Options to see if it has the choice
> not to start (make sure you actually choose the option not to run it, not
> just a "don't show icon" option). Many can easily and best be stopped that
> way. If that doesn't work, run MSCONFIG from the Start | Run line, and on
> the Startup tab, uncheck the programs you don't want to start
> automatically.
>
> --
> Ken Blake
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>

Jake wrote:

> I just went into the registry and deleted the entries I didnt want to
> load up at start up. Simple. I do have a basic understanding of the
> win xp registry. Thanks for your advice anyway.


Good. I'm glad it worked. I normally recommend TweakUI instead of doing the
registry edit manually (essentially it just does it for you) because it's
easier and safer, but I'm glad you had no problems with doing it yourself.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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> "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
> news:uMse$ez4FHA.2816@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Jake wrote:
>>
>>> I frequently use Abode Photshop CS2 to edit photos. I was wondering
>>> if there was a way to some how give me the option at start up to log
>>> into windows with no start up programs so my system resources arent
>>> tied up. I know msconfig could help me here but how can I make say
>>> a specific account not load up start up programs. I run Xp Pro.
>>
>>
>> First, note that the term "Ssystem Resources" referred to a
>> particular data structure that existed in Windows 9X. One of the
>> advantages of Windows XP is that that structure doesn't exist, and
>> there is nothing to get low on or run out of.
>>
>> What can be a concern with programs that start automatically is use
>> of RAM and CPU cylces. But don't assume that all such programs use
>> these in such a way as to hurt your pereformance. Soe do and some
>> don't; it depends on the program. So, despite what many people tell
>> you, you should be concerned, not with how *many* of these programs
>> you run, but *which* Your objective should not be to have *no* startup
>> programs. What you
>> should do is determine what each program is, what its value is to
>> you, and what the cost in performance is of its running all the
>> time. You can get more information about these at
>> http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html. If you can't find it there,
>> try google searches and ask about specifics here. Once you have that
>> information, you can make an intelligent informed
>> decision about what you want to keep and what you want to get rid of.
>>
>> As to how to stop programs from autostarting, on each program you
>> don't want to start automatically, check its Options to see if it
>> has the choice not to start (make sure you actually choose the
>> option not to run it, not just a "don't show icon" option). Many can
>> easily and best be stopped that way. If that doesn't work, run
>> MSCONFIG from the Start | Run line, and on the Startup tab, uncheck
>> the programs you don't want to start automatically.
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake
>> Please reply to the newsgroup