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Windows XP Professional SP 3 question
Posted: Sep. 30
I have a question for you all as I have some programs that initially load up and show up on the lower right hand corner of the desktop when the system first boots up, e.g., AVG anti-virus. Because it uses so much system resources, I wanted to disable that feature so that it doesn't start up automatically, but rather be manually initiated.
I have looked under msconfig and thought I had successfully changed it, but it still loads up automatically. Should I be looking somewhere else to make that change?
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Re: Windows XP Professional SP 3 question
Posted: Sep. 30
Let me get this straight, you wish to disable AVG anti-virus program from starting up?
AVG shouldn't really be taking up a lot of resources (in comparison to some other AV programs)..I personally prefer Avast (as far as free programs go),
[it also has a boot time scan, which can be very handy] but there are a number of good AV programs.
In addition to resident AV programs you should do an online scan as well periodically to make sure your AV program is doing what it should be doing.
a couple of good (free) online scans [that allows you to remove malware found] can be found at:
www.trendmicro.com and, or www.bitdefender.com
If you are talking about other programs that reside in the "system tray", yes, the system configuration utility which is accessed by typing "msconfig" in run is a good place to do this. Preventing your AV program from starting up at boot is not a good idea.
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Re: Windows XP Professional SP 3 question
Posted: Oct. 2
Hello mike327,
thanks for the heads up regarding the online scans; handy stuff to know. I will definitely check those two out.
I will leave the boot stuff alone......Sure do appreciate your input!!!! Many thanks.
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Re: Windows XP Professional SP 3 question
Posted: Oct. 6
Mike327,
you still there? Not sure if you're checking out these posts anymore now that class is almost done, but I need your help bro. With regards to our last post about trend micro and bitdefender, I used trend micro's housecall product to clean up my computer, and it detected 75 infections or cookies. When I clicked the option to remove them, the computer froze up and so I don't think those infections were ever removed from the computer. While having to buy a computer is an option, I'm still holding out hope that I can get this computer working like it should again. I use IE, but man, I sometimes am perplexed as to why IE seems to always run so slow and I think it's because I can't get this stuff out. Any suggestions? If I have to pay to get this stuff out, so be it.
Thanks . Hope you get this.
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Re: Windows XP Professional SP 3 question
Posted: Oct. 6
you still there?
>yes indeed
Not sure if you're checking out these posts anymore now that class is almost done,
>I was away for the weekend (four days)
but I need your help bro.
>no problem
With regards to our last post about trend micro and bitdefender, I used trend micro's housecall product to clean up my computer, and it detected 75 infections
>infections must be removed
or cookies.
>cookies are not infections - not critical if not removed
When I clicked the option to remove them, the computer froze up
>happens sometimes with "House call"
>recommend doing it again
>better yet - use online scanner at www.bitdefender.com it usually doesn't freeze up like Trendmicro
>later you can do Housecall again.
and so I don't think those infections were ever removed from the computer.
>probably not but a rescan is recommended
While having to buy a computer is an option,
>not recommending buying a new computer yet...when you have to that's a different story
I'm still holding out hope that I can get this computer working like it should again.
>shouldn't be a problem to get it working right again..what are your specs
Processor:
RAM:
I use IE,
>I don't but if you do...make sure it's IE 8 and make sure your cache settings (browsing history etc) is set to delete on exit.
>I use (1)FF, (2)Opera & Chrome rarely and IE only when I have to [of course this is my personal preferences]
Remember FF doesn't recognize Active X which is one of the reasons I don't use IE (unless I have to)
but man, I sometimes am perplexed as to why IE seems to always run so slow and I think it's because I can't get this stuff out.
>very possibly
>again, whay are your specs:
>Processor:
>RAM
Any suggestions?
>yep, go to www.bitdefender.com & do an online scan
don't worry about warnings...you want it to delete infections anyway...
>try house call at www.trendmicro.com (after bitdefender) just to make sure
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If I have to pay to get this stuff out, so be it.
>should be no reason to pay for it
>worst comes to worst (and sometimes the very best answer) is to wipe HDD (hard drive) and reinstall Windows & apps....but you must remember to backup the stuff you wish to save (usually located ion "My Documents") You _do backup regularly...right <smile>
I'll check back on you when you reply!
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Re: Windows XP Professional SP 3 question
Posted: Oct. 8
Oh man, I'm so glad you're still here. Okay, here's where we are.....the OS is Microsoft Windows 2000, SP4, with an Intel Celeron 1000 MHz. RAM is 194,864 KB.
I'm perplexed, bro. I ran bitdefender, and it ran without issues, and didn't find anything. I was trying to download IE8 as the latest on it is IE6. It seems to have a little zip when you try and surf, but then it really gets so painfully slow. I ran out of time before getting to your other recommendations, but I will try and knock this list out and see what happens. Thanks so much for your input I really do appreciate it.
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Re: Windows XP Professional SP 3 question
Posted: Oct. 8
Hi Panthomar
Well, if bitdefender didn't find anything, that's a good sign.
Again: What are your specs?
Processor:
RAM:
MS Windows SP?:
You can get to this info by >"right" clicking> My Computer> Click Properties> the pop up screen should tell you all the above info
This will help in identifying any obvious deficencies!
Also are you using a Desktop or Laptop?
Is your Network (getting on the internet) Wired or wireless? or God forbid dial-up? :-)
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Re: Windows XP Professional SP 3 question
Posted: Oct. 9
Hi Mike327,
Lol.......thankfully, no it's not dialup. It's a desktop that runs Microsoft Windows 2000, SP4 with a 1000 Mhz Intel Celeron processor, with 194,864KB. I'm starting to think that the limited amount of RAM is my problem. I'm wired with Comcast DSL.
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Re: Windows XP Professional SP 3 question
Posted: Oct. 9
yes - thankfully it's not dial up.
You are going in the right direction - 1st RAM!
I run multiple OS including Windows 2000 Pro & XP Pro to name a couple on multiple computers, a couple of which are accessed via a KVM switch (one mouse, one keyboard & one Monitor).
Windows 2K is a great OS SP4 is up to date.
The Intel Celeron 1000 Mhz is fine for Win2K I have a PIII 1000Mhz on my Win2K machine which also dual boots Win998se (as I need a few special programs that run best on win98)
My RAM was 384MB [which is fine] and increased to the Max which is 512MB [2 - 256MB PC133] Nice but 384 was fine as I said - on that particular MB (Motherboard)
I suggest you go to www.crucial.com and do the memory scan...it should tell you how many slots you have and the max in each slot with a total max.
You probably have 2 slots one with one 128MB [added later] and one with 64MB [original I assume] probably PC100 or PC133 sticks. You can probably go for 1 - 256MB stick and replace the 64 giving you a total of 384MB.
Do not even think about putting XP on that machine - so in the future a new computer is in order. In the meantime and if your budget permits that extra RAM should be a nice upgade.
Windows 2k tends to take awhile to boot up and shutdown but once it's up it runs fine. Since you have Comcast I would go up to www.dslreports.com and go to "tools" and do a "speed test" technically it is a "bandwidth" test and see what you are really getting as compared to what Comcast is telling you you're getting.
I would also go up to www.GRC.com and do a "Shields up" to test for security on your system.
Let me know how you make out.
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Re: Windows XP Professional SP 3 question
Posted: Oct. 9
PS. Isn't it hilarious that Microsoft didn't make IE 8 for Windows 2000 users!!! Here is an excellant reason for you to switch to Firefox 3.5.3 (it will run like a CHAMP on your machine and you will scratch your head wondering why you are still using IE 6)...You could also try Opera 9.64 which I'm using right now (ver 10 is available but I tried it and reverted back to 9.64...either one will run circles around IE 6...Firefox has the added advantage of deleting "cache" on exit - you configure this under "tools" >Privacy> settings "clear browsing history".
Enjoy!
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