[flavallee]

Follow these instructions carefully:

Click Start - Run, type in REGEDIT, then click OK.

When the registry editor window appears, click the + in

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Software
Microsoft
Windows
CurrentVersion

then click directly on

Run

to expose its entries in the right pane.

Right-click an empty space in the right pane, then click New - String Value.

Type in

ScanRegistry

then press the Enter key.

Right-click this new entry, then click Modify.

Type in

C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun

then click OK.

Right-click an empty space in the right pane, then click New - String Value.

Type in

SystemTray

then press the Enter key.

Right-click this new entry, then click Modify.

Type in

SysTray.exe

then click OK.

Close the registry editor window, then reboot.

Note: Make sure that everything in bold type is typed in EXACTLY as you see it here, and make sure there's a space before the slash( / ).

[blues_harp28]

very useful info..thanks...

[flavallee]

Let's see if the Moderators are willing to put a "STICKY" on it so it doesn't disappear down the list.

[blues_harp28]

Two ?'s on lost entries in one week..It gets my vote...

[flavallee]

I've read several posts recently where one or both entries was missing from the 98/98SE/ME startup list, so I figured it was time to show everyone how to reinstate them.

[brindle]

Because of this thread I decided to have a look at mine. What do you know it wasn't in the registry nor was it in msconfig. Where it went I have no idea, but thanks Frank

[flavallee]

Brindle:

I'm glad to hear you made good use of the tweak.

[Cheeseball81]

Great info, Frank!

[flavallee]

Hi, CheeseBall. I'm still waiting to see if it gets listed as a STICKY so it'll stay at the top of the list.

[ekim68]

Thanks,,,, good stuff.

[dimcguy]

The more I read these posts, the more I learn and appreciate the expertise of so many people. But, since I am a beginner, I have to ask the "stupid questions":

What is the value of moving them off the startup list? Is it a performance issue or security vulnerability?

I would be grateful for your sharing your knowlege with me - please don't hurt me!

Regards,

[flavallee]

dimcguy:

This registry tweak shows you how to reinstate them in the startup list and not how to remove them.

These 2 should always load during startup and run in the background with Windows 98, 98SE, and ME.

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[blues_harp28]

Hi..having the minimum running at start up..helps performance and the load time at start-up..
Sometimes some nasties can make their way into the start up list..worth keeping the list to as few as possible..

[BFradenburg]

My brother uses 98 but hes not a member here, but he's been surfing here for a while, since I joined today he wanted me to thank you for him. "Thank You flav"

[flavallee]

BFradenburg:

Sorry for the delay in replying to you. I've been on a 3-day cave diving trip in north Florida. You're welcome.