Solved Can you disable some of these start-ups?

Rebpiz

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Hello everyone. When I typed in msconfig, it popped up System Configuration. I just want to disable some start-up programs. I looked at the start-up tab and saw 3 Intel(R) Common User Interface. Can I disable 2 of those, or disable ALL? Are those important. If I disable all of them (or even 2 of them), will something happen to my laptop?
Another question is can I disable the IDT PC Audio? Is that safe to disable? Please help!
 

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I suspect you're doing this to help speed up your boot up time. First, before doing anything with msconfig, go to the "Programs-->Startup" menu folder and see what you've got in there. It's best to just delete those shortcuts rather than fiddling with their respective msconfig settings.

Otherwise, I suggest checking out a tutorial on disabling msconfig startup programs in Vista. You want to check out what you've got listed in "Startup" as well as "Services".


As for what services to disable, initially I'd disable what is obvious. For example, Apple installs some services if you use iTunes and have an iPod. But if you don't use it much, it's best to disable those services. You have speakers on your computer, so I'd leave the IDT PC Audio alone. As for the Intel Common User Interfaces, I don't see any of those listed on my system, but perhaps your hardware setup is different.

The best thing to do before un-checking anything you're not familiar with is to search for it on-line. Usually you'll find a website that will tell you information about the program and if it's really needed. Some software has services loaded at start-up time to make them load up faster when launched, or automatically when something happens (like plugging in an iPod). Often you get by without that, as the time saved is marginal and thus only effective if the program is used frequently.


One last thing. While msconfig is a useful interface, a more powerful one is "services.msc". In there, you can more thoroughly control how services start (automatic, manual, disabled, etc). If there are some services you know that you definitely don't need immediately after boot-up, you can set them to "Delayed Start". This can help make your desktop available for use a little quicker upon boot up.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion dv5t
    CPU
    Intel Core Duo 2.53GHz
    Memory
    4Gb
    Graphics card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9600M GT 512Mb
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800 32bit
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Momentus XT 500Gb Hitachi Travelstar HTS543225L9A300 250Gb
    Mouse
    Microsoft 4000
I suggest that you dont remove any start up that you are not familiar with.
The best way to do this is to download and use WinPatrol. WP has many benefits and not just to remove start up items.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
You're welcome, glad to be of service. I haven't used WinPatrol, but it looks like a great way to do some of this in an easier fashion. Still, it's also good to know what the software is ultimately doing to your system. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion dv5t
    CPU
    Intel Core Duo 2.53GHz
    Memory
    4Gb
    Graphics card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9600M GT 512Mb
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800 32bit
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Momentus XT 500Gb Hitachi Travelstar HTS543225L9A300 250Gb
    Mouse
    Microsoft 4000
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