Controlling Processes
Able to control the launching of apps within msconfig. Would also like to control processes as well. Realplayer and MSN messenger are two I would want to stop at bootup. Where do I go to control processes? What is the difference between a process and a service? Guidance sought1 person needs an answerI do too
March 16th, 2010 12:17am

It is always better to stop programs from starting with Windows from within the programs themselves, so look in their Options first. If a program doesn't offer any way to control startup from its Preferences, that's when you use msconfig. Also take a look in your Programs>Startup folder to see if there is an entry for the application there. Services = processes. You need to be very careful when changing settings for processes. Here are some links to guide you: http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - What loads at Startup? http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm http://www.blackviper.com Start>Run>services.msc [enter]MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
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March 16th, 2010 2:50am

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