Now, looking at this list I'm trying to find the word....I know, ARRRGGHH
Its okay, here we go:
InControl Desktop Manager: For Diamond Multimedia video cards. Allows System Tray access to desktop utilities such as screen resolution. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
HPAiODevice: Related to a HP OfficeJet G Series all-in-one devices - can sometimes cause slow boot-up/shutdown problems. What is it for though? maybe.
Hewlett-Packard Recorder: ??
MSMSGS: MSN Messenger utility starts up automatically every time you start Windows. If you don't use MSN Messenger, this can be annoying. Available via Start -> Programs - not required. Need to delete a registy key relating to msmmsge.exe if you disable it
EM_EXEC: Logitech Mouseware driver. Needed to support some additional functionality of Logitech mice/trackballs
ScanRegistry: keep
TaskMonitor: The Task Monitor the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful
SystemTray: keep
LoadPowerProfile: Power management specifics such as monitor shut-off, system standby, etc. keep
CPQSTUTFIX: For Compaq PC's. Cures problems with sound stutter
EACLEAN: For Compaq PC's. Easy Access button support for the keyboard. Not required if you don't use these buttons
CPQEASYACC: For Compaq PC's. Keyboard button support. Not required if you don't use these buttons
AtiCwd32: Part of a driver enhancement for ATI video cards. May not be needed, try it and see
Compaq Internet Setup: For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq internet setup wizard and offers you to signup from ISP list. Not required
Watch Dog Program: For Compaq PC's. Associated with Compaq's internet services. Not required if you don't use services provided by them and may not be required even if you do
QuickenSEMessage: Quicken option. Not required
BillMinder: Can be setup in Quicken to remind user of due payments. Available via Start -> Programs - not required
Aureal A3D Interactive Audio Init: For Aureal based 3D soundcards. A3D sound features won't work with this disabled
WorksFUD: A marketing program for Microsoft Works. Not required
Microsoft Works Portfolio: The Works Portfolio tool lets you collect and organize text and pictures from the Web or your favorite program. The Works Portfolio provides a location where you can store items you want to later put into a document or other file. Not required
Microsoft Works Update Detection: Checks for updates to MS Works. Not required
WinampAgent: System Tray application that starts up WinAmp media player. Not required - can be started manually from Start -> Programs
HPAIO_PrintFolderMgr: Related to a HP OfficeJet G Series all-in-one devices - can sometimes cause slow boot-up/shutdown problems. What is it for though? Maybe
vptray: System Tray icon for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition. Gives access to the options available and may not be required. Some users may have problems
LoadQMP: Loads the MSN Explorer Query Manager - a waste of resources and bandwidth. Also installed by the latest version of MSN Messenger. Not required
CXMon: Related to HP PhotoSmart Photo Imaging but what does it do and is it needed?
StillImageMonitor: If your scanner does not have a button to initiate scanning you kill stimon. Even if it does have a button, you can still manually launch the scanning application. If unavailable via Start -> Programs
SchedulingAgent: Microsoft Scheduling Agent displayed as a box with a stopwatch in the System Tray - only needed if you have regular scheduled disk defragmenting, ScanDisk, etc. Recommend you run these at regular intervals anyway so not needed as they can interrupt other programs
HC Reminder: For Compaq PC's. Help Compiler, crunches help database, will run without being in startup when needed. Not required
EncMonitor: The Encompass Monitor. This program is the Connect Direct Program. It is more trouble than it is worth and few use it. Not required
rtvscn95: Real-time virus scanner component of Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition
defwatch: Detects out-of-date virus definitions for Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Editionand runs the Defwatch Wizard. Only required if you don't update the virus definitions manually on a regular basis
Intel PDS: Intel Ping Discovery Service (PDS). Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients. Will start the dial-up if installed and enabled
Intel File Transfer: Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients
TMA Distribution: Part of Intel's LANDesk Management Suite 6 and the Common Base Agent (CBA) - used for communicating between the core server and managed clients
phew!!!
Okay, for the ones that you don't want go to Run and type MSCONFIG. Startup tab. Uncheck all you don't want, apply and restart. If you're unsure, do them seperately, but apply and restart after each one.
Thanks, TW56, for popping in.
Regards
eddie
