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Dr Dave · 24-Mar-2005, 12:53 AM #1

Nice free program I use to monitor my startups.
http://www.mlin.net/StartupMonitor.shtml

John Burns · 24-Mar-2005, 09:15 AM #2

Looks like a nice program - I use WinPatrol - which also does the same - plus showing active tasks, ie helpers, services, etc - a little more intrusive, with taskbar icon - but it works very well - and is free, unless you choose to go with the Plus version. Really helps keep those startup programs from loading behind your back.

http://www.winpatrol.com

Money Pit · 24-Apr-2005, 02:39 PM #3

Dr. Dave: I like the idea behind these programs and I wish I had one. I Downloaded Startup Monitor but I couldn't get the zip file to execute.

John Burns: I downloaded "Win Patrol" but I really don't need another program running in my 'tray'

They really sound like a good idea though. Thanks

Dave

hewee · 24-Apr-2005, 10:08 PM #4

WinPatrol does a lot more and can keep things from starting up like John said. Go to there site and read up on all that WinPatrol does.
I would not want to be without my WinPatrol Plus.
The free ans plus version protect you the same with the plus version letting you get added info on things from there web site.

mach9 · 24-Apr-2005, 11:04 PM #5

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Originally Posted by hewee

WinPatrol does a lot more and can keep things from starting up like John said. Go to there site and read up on all that WinPatrol does.
I would not want to be without my WinPatrol Plus.
The free ans plus version protect you the same with the plus version letting you get added info on things from there web site.

Same here ,hewee. It's one of the most valuable programs I have-the Plus version.

hewee · 24-Apr-2005, 11:44 PM #6

Your right about that mach. It is a must have in my book.
I had it years ago but did not understand the program or know about things like I do now so I uninstalled it. Then I was given the WinPatrol Plus from the software maker BillP over at a contest for having my birthday on the same day as the birth of the internet or something like that. I am glad to have this program now. I also understand the things it does now too. So even when you think it is not doing anything it is. When something happen it is made to protect you on you will now. Guess the thing I have used the most is to disable programs from the startup and some can be a pain but WinPatrol makes it easy for you.

Money Pit · 25-Apr-2005, 07:14 AM #7

I agree guys. I DL'd both of them and checked them out. I just wished 'WinPro' didn't run in the tool tray. I have 8 there now and I need every one of them and I've had things sneak into my start up list too. I've made a list of the ones I want to run in there but it's a pain checking all the time and besides, I'm getting old and 'memory' is the second thing to go, so I'm told

. Surely, there must be something that will monitor my startup list without running in the tray? I don't need all those "geeky" bells and whistles, besides I'm not bright enough to use em' anyway. Thanks

Dave

Kenny94 · 25-Apr-2005, 09:25 AM #8

Money Pit,
At least your system tray XP calls it "The Notification Area" doesn't looks like a box of crayons.

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mach9 · 25-Apr-2005, 10:32 AM #9

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Originally Posted by Kenny94

Money Pit,
At least your system tray XP calls it "The Notification Area" doesn't looks like a box of crayons.

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OMG, Kenny. Beautiful!! I only have 15.

lotuseclat79 · 25-Apr-2005, 05:08 PM **#10**

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Originally Posted by Money Pit

I Downloaded Startup Monitor but I couldn't get the zip file to execute

I take it you have WinZip and the zip file didn't open? Or, maybe you don't have WinZip?

-- Tom

Money Pit · 26-Apr-2005, 04:58 AM **#11**

Yes I have Win Zip and it wouldn't open the file. I tried downloading it from another site and the program was in the same zip format. Does anyone know of a site that has "Startup Monitor" in a self extracting file type? Thanks

Dave

lotuseclat79 · 26-Apr-2005, 06:57 AM **#12**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Money Pit

Yes I have Win Zip and it wouldn't open the file. I tried downloading it from another site and the program was in the same zip format. Does anyone know of a site that has "Startup Monitor" in a self extracting file type? Thanks

Dave

MoneyPit,

If WinZip won't open the zip file, my guess is that you have an earlier version of WinZip that hasn't had the "free" upgrade applied for version 9.0 SR-1 while the zip file was probably zipped with the newer version.

Visit http://www.winzip.com/whatsnew90.htm and check out your version via right-click->Properties on your system. Let us know if that was the problem.

Hope this helps,

-- Tom

Kenny94 · 08:52 AM

Almost everything you download these days wants to start with Windows. Most of the time the developer does not have any ulterior motives for doing this, it's actually done for your convenience. But, after awhile these startup programs start consuming a good portion of your available memory. Controlling the programs which start with Windows is essential to smooth and fast computer operation. A computer bogged down with 20-30 programs running as soon as you boot up is never going to be as fast as a computer with only 5 or 6. Even after you remove the program from Windows start-up list you can always open it, when needed, from the programs menu. There is really no sense, for example, to have a huge graphics program starting with Windows, even if you may use it for a time each day. It only takes a few seconds to launch a program from your start menu. If you have a program you use quite a few times a day, you can drag its shortcut into your Quick Launch toolbar (part of taskbar). Then when you need to open a program you don't even have to go to your Start button/All Programs menu. There used to be an old catch-phrase that applied to computers, "KISS" or Keep It Simple Starting. Sometimes the old advice is still the best advice.

Note: Mike's Lin StartupMonitor program has been around a long time. It's a great security tool against trojans and doesn't even use the system tray icon.

mach9,
I like your smileys at: http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/gimme5.gif ....................

Money Pit · 26-Apr-2005, 11:43 AM **#14**

lotuseclat79: YES that was the problem. I've updated Win Zip and I have "Startup Monitor" installed now BUT

LOL. It shows in my 'programs list' as "Stop Startup Monitor" but the file doesn't open? How do I configure it? There must be 'settings' to set? NO ? IF it's running?, there's no sign of it?, which is good? Strange lil' program. Thanks

Dave

lotuseclat79 · 26-Apr-2005, 12:11 PM **#15**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Money Pit

lotuseclat79: YES that was the problem. I've updated Win Zip and I have "Startup Monitor" installed now BUT

LOL. It shows in my 'programs list' as "Stop Startup Monitor" but the file doesn't open? How do I configure it? There must be 'settings' to set? NO ? IF it's running?, there's no sign of it?, which is good? Strange lil' program. Thanks

Dave

Here's another tool to try to compliment the Startup Monitor tool:

Startup List Tool (reveals hidden startup places in registry)
AutoRuns: http://www.sysinternals.com

-- Tom

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