missing program??

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I noticed that in my programs menu (start, all programs) that in the program called 'startup', where I think it used to have Microsoft Office, or something, it now says 'empty'.  This happened a few months ago, and Im wondering how, since I never uninstalled that program. And why is it under 'startup' anyway?  Should I be concerned about this, and how do I get it back to the way it was? Maybe I just deleted the item from the menu......??? I did change the msconfig startup so no Microsoft Office programs start, but I didnt think it would change the program menu, so it would say 'empty'.   Whats the deal with this?   -M.

europa303 · Answer

Removing it from msconfig startup did take it out of the start menu, but that is a good thing. Just start it like you normally do from an icon on your desktop of through the Start icon.

Message Edited by europa303 on 02-11-2007 09:30 AM

tigerchick411 · Answer

europa,    You never really addressed what my question was. Im not sure what you meant when you said 'just start it up as you normally do from your desktop, or start menu'....start WHAT? I wasnt having an issue starting anything. Maybe you misunderstood my concern. Please refer to my question again. Let me know if you have any questions or need for further details, if you want.   -M.

Annie70 · Answer

The program is not deleted from you system. When you unchecked programs in msconfig, you prevent programs from starting automatically. Like the other poster said this is good because programs in your startup menu can slow the boot time of your computer.  I have nothing listed in my Startup do due to the changes I have made in msconfig.

tigerchick411 · Answer

To whoever is reading this:          I understand about disabling programs from startup, that wasnt really what I was asking. I guess its not  really clear to the people who answered, so its ok if you both misunderstood. I was wondering why the programs menu, from the start button, all programs, why it says 'empty' when the pull out menu appears from 'startup'. Just because that isnt loading at Windows startup, should it say 'empty'? I mean, I dont have Quicktime loading, and it doesnt say 'emtpy'. Does that  make it easier to understand? Its no big deal, Im not having problems with this as far as how my system is running or anything.   Just wanted to clear that up:smileyhappy:   -M.

Dave Lyle · Answer

Those programs that are in the startup folder (Start menu -> Programs -> All programs -> Startup) actually 'start' when you boot windows.

If you wanted (for instance) your picture editing program to automatically start when you booted the system, you could make this happen by placing a shortcut to that program into the startup folder.

In the case of Office,(and some other programs) they by default add an entry to the startup folder that automatically loads part of that program at boot so that the program itself starts a bit quicker when you manually open it. The down side is that this partially started app is using system memory and resources even if you don't use the program. If you open office apps *very* frequently, then you might want to leave that in the startup folder. But for most people, doing so is just a waste of system memory and resources.

Does that help?

europa303 · Answer

Your original post referred to Microsoft Office, which has been removed from the msconfig/startub list so it is now gone from the Programs/Startup pullup menu.  If a program isn't loading it won't appear in the startup pullup.  Some programs when you first install them (microsoft office, Acrobat reader, quicktime, etc.) do indeed go into the startup programs, often for no particularly good reason, and when you remove the program from the msconfig/startup list it no longer appears in the programs/startup menu.  The program is still there in the Start, Programs list for you to click on if you want to start the program running.  Sorry if I'm a bit dense and still have not addressed your concern, but there is absolutely nothing to be concerned with here and I think you just want to understand the process.

tigerchick411 · Answer

Yes, pretty much, it does help. So I guess I shouldnt be concerned for any reason regarding this. OK, just so its not a problem.   Thanks for the feedback......to everyone who helped.   -M.

tigerchick411 · Answer

europa:    Youre not dense!:smileyhappy:  I certainly didnt think that. Its normal to not understand someone's question in here, it can happen at any time.  I appreciate the time you took to respond.   Thanks for your feedback.   -Maria

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