Launch services.msc, double-click SoftThinks Agent and set the service startup type to Manual. AlienRespawn is essentially the same program as Dell DataSafe local and it does not need to run at startup. Setting SoftThinks Agent to Manual will stop that from happening.
I have the full version of AlienRespawn and it works very well for me, but I don't have it running all the time by default. I use it when I need to use it and it does a nice job.
You can purchase a program called The Ultimate Troubleshooter from www.answersthatwork.com. This program will let you control everything that starts up when you boot your computer. It even describes the startup programs and tells you whether you need them or not. It's an excellent little program.
Sounds like AutoRuns (free from Microsoft). Doesn't give descriptions though, so you need to know what you are doing (don't just start turning everything off).
Better to just uninstall un-needed programs first (the normal way) and go from there.
And while Task Manager is better in Win-7, I also like ProcessExplorer.
You can purchase a program called The Ultimate Troubleshooter from www.answersthatwork.com. This program will let you control everything that starts up when you boot your computer. It even describes the startup programs and tells you whether you need them or not. It's an excellent little program.
David you were moved here because you apparently asked this on the Dell part of the community. Maybe Chris the Alineware guy here on the board can help you shed some light on this. I'm not sure what you are referring to because "Alien Respawn" is a CD or DVD you get with your Alienware not a program that I know of....
David, I checked my system (see my profile for specs) using Norton 360 Startup Manager, and it is is NOT listed. here. Norton also provides a tool and notwithstanding all the info available directly and in a round-about way (*), I still have a problem in deciding what to do with 35 listed programmes. Some I know I need but others, I am still don't know an hence haven't made any changes yet.
(*)Startup Manager
Norton 360 Startup Manager helps you manage and control your startup programs to enhance the performance of your PC at startup.
You can view the following details of programs in this window:
Program Name
Lists the name of the program that is included in the startup programs
This information helps you to decide whether you want to run this program during startup or launch at a later time. In addition, when you click the program name, you can view the details of the program in the File Insight window.
Community Usage
Lets you view the community usage of the program to determine the popularity of the program
Symantec uses a stringent statistical method to evaluate the trustworthiness of the program and to classify it as a Good program.
Resource Usage
Provides the details about the resource usage of a program and the effect of the program on the overall CPU utilization of your computer
It also lists the performance level of the program, the next time you log in to your computer.
On/Off
Lists whether or not the program runs during startup
You can use this option to turn off or turn on a program during startup. By default, all the programs are turned on. When you uncheck the check box, the status displays as Off and when you check it, it displays as On.
Delay Start
Lists whether or not the startup item is configured to start at a later time
You can use this option to delay the start of a program when you turn on your computer.
When you check the check box, then the program does not run during startup, but runs at a later time. When you uncheck the check box, then the program runs during startup.
The Run Delayed Items Now option lets you manually run all the startup applications that you chose to delay.
In addition, you can click the program name to view the detailed information about the program in the File Insight window.
Programs that are disabled or delayed are still available in your computer. You can run the delayed programs manually before Norton 360 runs them automatically after the automatic tasks delay time is over.
The lower part of the window displays the following information:
Total number of the applications that are included in the startup set
Total number of the applications that are configured to run during startup
Total number of the applications that are set for delayed start
You can use the Run Delayed Items Now link to run the programs that are set for delayed startup.
Hmm, I am now confused. You now state "when I click......", That sounds to me it's an Icon on your desktop which when clicked starts the programme and not something in the startup menu starting automatically when you boot up. So what is your concern here? There is information about the Alien Respawn product in the Manual (and when searching the web.
If its the program your talking about its the backup software program that is installed on all alienware computers. You use it to backup and restore your computer if you have a computer failure. You need to follow the instructions and make a recovery disc using the program and then use it (if you want to use Alien Respawn) to make backups of your hard drives. I use it once every 2 weeks, backing up my computer to an external hard drive. I also use Acronis True Image so I always have 2 backups in case of computer failure. The Alien Respawn you have is the basic version. If you want the full version you have to upgrade. I purchased the upgrade. I have no idea what the 1 to 6 is!
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Launch services.msc, double-click SoftThinks Agent and set the service startup type to Manual. AlienRespawn is essentially the same program as Dell DataSafe local and it does not need to run at startup. Setting SoftThinks Agent to Manual will stop that from happening.
I have the full version of AlienRespawn and it works very well for me, but I don't have it running all the time by default. I use it when I need to use it and it does a nice job.
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speedstep
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December 13th, 2011 12:00
There are no psychic computer repair wizards available. No Model Number no OS version nothing.
Tray Icons usually can be right clicked or clicked to close and or set preferences as to whether or not they run at startup.
Either way this is not a Dell Issue.
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December 13th, 2011 12:00
Sounds like AutoRuns (free from Microsoft). Doesn't give descriptions though, so you need to know what you are doing (don't just start turning everything off).
Better to just uninstall un-needed programs first (the normal way) and go from there.
And while Task Manager is better in Win-7, I also like ProcessExplorer.
stevep397
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December 13th, 2011 12:00
You can purchase a program called The Ultimate Troubleshooter from www.answersthatwork.com. This program will let you control everything that starts up when you boot your computer. It even describes the startup programs and tells you whether you need them or not. It's an excellent little program.
davidmwilson
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December 13th, 2011 13:00
I have used TUT on my other PC.
But my question wasnt answered. i want to know does this program need to running on start up. I know how to shut it off
My specs
windows 7
Akienware Aurora R3
Intel core i5-2300 2.8GHZ 6MB cache
8 GB of memory
2 1.5GB Geforce GTS 450
Damien2213
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December 13th, 2011 14:00
David you were moved here because you apparently asked this on the Dell part of the community. Maybe Chris the Alineware guy here on the board can help you shed some light on this. I'm not sure what you are referring to because "Alien Respawn" is a CD or DVD you get with your Alienware not a program that I know of....
Spamfighter
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December 13th, 2011 16:00
David, I checked my system (see my profile for specs) using Norton 360 Startup Manager, and it is is NOT listed. here. Norton also provides a tool and notwithstanding all the info available directly and in a round-about way (*), I still have a problem in deciding what to do with 35 listed programmes. Some I know I need but others, I am still don't know an hence haven't made any changes yet.
(*)Startup Manager
Norton 360 Startup Manager helps you manage and control
your startup programs to enhance the performance of your PC at startup.
You can view the following details of programs in this
window:
Program Name
Lists the name of the program that is included in the startup programs
This information helps you to decide whether you want to run this program
during startup or launch at a later time. In addition, when you click the
program name, you can view the details of the program in the File Insight window.
Community Usage
Lets you view the community usage of the program to determine the popularity
of the program
Symantec uses a stringent statistical method to evaluate the trustworthiness
of the program and to classify it as a Good program.
Resource Usage
Provides the details about the resource usage of a program and the effect of
the program on the overall CPU utilization of your computer
It also lists the performance level of the program, the next time you log in
to your computer.
On/Off
Lists whether or not the program runs during startup
You can use this option to turn off or turn on a program during startup. By
default, all the programs are turned on. When you uncheck the check box, the
status displays as Off and when you check it, it
displays as On.
Delay Start
Lists whether or not the startup item is configured to start at a later
time
You can use this option to delay the start of a program when you turn on your
computer.
When you check the check box, then the program does not run during startup,
but runs at a later time. When you uncheck the check box, then the program runs
during startup.
The Run Delayed Items Now option lets you
manually run all the startup applications that you chose to
delay.
In addition, you can click the program name to view the
detailed information about the program in the File
Insight window.
Programs that are disabled or delayed are still
available in your computer. You can run the delayed programs manually before
Norton 360 runs them automatically after the automatic tasks delay time is
over.
The lower part of the window displays the following
information:
Total number of the applications
that are included in the startup set
Total number of the applications
that are configured to run during startup
Total number of the applications
that are set for delayed start
You can use the Run Delayed
Items Now link to run the programs that are set for delayed
startup.
davidmwilson
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December 13th, 2011 20:00
Its a program on my PC. When i click on the little icon This is what pops up
davidmwilson
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December 13th, 2011 20:00
stevep397
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December 13th, 2011 23:00
Are you talking about the Alien Respawn program or just the "IT GOES FROM 1 TO 6" portion of the photo?
davidmwilson
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December 14th, 2011 07:00
Is there a way to edit my post?
davidmwilson
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December 14th, 2011 07:00
The program I was mainly asking about.. But would like to know why it goes from 1 to ^ when the pc starts up.
Spamfighter
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December 14th, 2011 11:00
Hmm, I am now confused. You now state "when I click......", That sounds to me it's an Icon on your desktop which when clicked starts the programme and not something in the startup menu starting automatically when you boot up. So what is your concern here? There is information about the Alien Respawn product in the Manual (and when searching the web.
stevep397
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December 14th, 2011 13:00
If its the program your talking about its the backup software program that is installed on all alienware computers. You use it to backup and restore your computer if you have a computer failure. You need to follow the instructions and make a recovery disc using the program and then use it (if you want to use Alien Respawn) to make backups of your hard drives. I use it once every 2 weeks, backing up my computer to an external hard drive. I also use Acronis True Image so I always have 2 backups in case of computer failure. The Alien Respawn you have is the basic version. If you want the full version you have to upgrade. I purchased the upgrade. I have no idea what the 1 to 6 is!
Damien2213
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December 14th, 2011 20:00
I never had that program on my Alienware....