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Post by Chalupa! on Mar 31, 2006 18:25:32 GMT -8
Hey guys: Here is an important download! This is a FREE program that let's you see every program that starts up when you boot your computer. You may be surprised to find a ton of crap (like spyware) that you don't even know about. I found one spyware program that was starting up under three different names. This program is cool in that it lists everything and allows you to disable or delete any item very easily without having to mess with your registry manually which could cause problems if you make a mistake. Here is the link: www.simplisoftware.com/Public/index.php?request=StartupManagerI disabled a ton of crap and my computer is running faster and booting faster. Chalupa |
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Post by greeny on Apr 2, 2006 21:09:32 GMT -8
i didn't have anything i didn't know about loading.... whoot  |
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Post by Chalupa! on Apr 2, 2006 22:58:24 GMT -8
A couple things I new about, but I decided to disable them.... and then other things I didn't.
Kinda cool to see what's there though.
Chalupa
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Post by navyceals on Apr 3, 2006 16:41:44 GMT -8
The only problem I have with programs like these is that I'm not always sure if it's safe to delete certain programs; which might turn out to be what actually makes my computer run, lol.
But I like the idea of this thread, in suggesting helpful programs, so keep them coming!
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Post by grayfox7 on Apr 3, 2006 17:11:59 GMT -8
If you google the name of whatever program you're curious about, information about it will show up.
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Post by rabidgecko on Apr 10, 2006 17:15:56 GMT -8
hmm is that program any better than just running msconfig?
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Post by ♦Whot♦ on Apr 10, 2006 17:31:56 GMT -8
I like Ad-ware, Ad-Watch, and Spybot better
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Post by grayfox7 on Apr 10, 2006 18:24:29 GMT -8
Oh yeah? Well, Joe Pesci's can boot up in 7.4 seconds. BEAT THAT.
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Post by Hawaiian Born on Apr 10, 2006 20:29:05 GMT -8
hehe i thought spybot was a game cause it says search and destroy.
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Post by navyceals on May 1, 2006 0:33:58 GMT -8
Hah ya that sounds like a game. The site i'm thinking about is not a program, but it's sort of connected with helpful sites, or in this case site. Have you guys used the "Ask a Question" function on Yahoo? True we do have the option of asking questions here, and having either Doom or Irish attempt to answer them, but I've found the Yahoo one is good for specific or localized questions. Googling is good if you know enough about what your asking to get the key words, but the "Ask" function has been pretty helpful when your question doesn't generate relevant results. Since Yahoo has such a huge variety of viewers I've found you get relevant posters. And quick responses usually too!
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Post by LostPeon™ on May 1, 2006 23:00:22 GMT -8
Yeah, I've noticed they have that, but I've never used it. I should try it out sometime.
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