It's possible this can be easily remedied by isolating the culprit which is likely either a program running at Startup failing to load properly or, one which conflicts with another program attempting to load at boot. You can find a good tutorial here for managing Startup programs. Start by eliminating the unnecessary programs and if the issue persists, post a list of the remaining (those NOT disabled) programs in the Startup folder.
Hi, Dan. First of all.............thank you so-o-o much for the page that explains what all those program names stand for and what they do. I never had a clue what half that stuff is about. I recently had a Dell rep walk me through a complete emptying and reinstallation of everything on my computer. Maybe that's why when I just went to the msconfig startup tab, I saw very little checked. All that was checked follows: msnmsgr, McAfeeWebScanX, loadQM, Still Image Monitor, and Critical Update. At your suggestion, I unchecked loadQM and Critical Update. I also tried to uncheck msnmsgr (which has two listings in the menu). After restarting the computer, the one msnmsgr still refuses to stay unchecked. So now I still have a few questions.
Why does the check mark in the one msnmsgr keep appearing (I don't know how to open the program and go to Tools/Options as suggested on your page, so I just uncheck it in the msconfig box)?
I have two entries for McAfeeWebScanX. One goes like this: C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETWORK ASSOCIATES\MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN\WebScanX.Exe. The other one is exactly the same, but after Exe their appears/RUNSERVICES. Do I leave them both checked? In addition, there is a Vshwin32EXE and also a VsStatEXE referring to McAfee, but neither of them have check marks. Should they?
Next, I see that Systray, explorer, and ScanReg are listed in red on your page. My SystemTray and ScanRegistry are both unchecked. Not only that, I don't even have explorer listed on the menu. How the heck is anything working if I don't have an explorer checkbox?
If you could help me with these issues, I'll remember you in my prayers tonight!
For msnmsgr go to Start|Programs|MSN Messenger and launch the program from that listing. You will find Tool|Options in the menu bar at the top of the program and can use that to stop the program from running at startup.
The entries for systray and scanreg should be checked. The entry for explorer does not appear on all systems (neither does systray) so its absence should be of no concern since your system obviously will boot to Windows.
" have two entries for McAfeeWebScanX. One goes like this: C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETWORK ASSOCIATES\MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN\WebScanX.Exe. The other one is exactly the same, but after Exe their appears/RUNSERVICES. Do I leave them both checked? In addition, there is a Vshwin32EXE and also a VsStatEXE referring to McAfee, but neither of them have check marks. Should they?"
You only need to check one of the entries for WebScanX. The second listing may indicate that somehow there are two registry entries for that program (one in RUNSERVICES). Vshwin32.EXE and VsStatEXE should be checked.
Would it be possible to go over Windows 98 with XP without losing any data. I just read two (2) articles and they said yes. What is your opinion on this matter.
Yes, it is possible, and if your experience is like that of a great number of users of this forum that installation will be followed by backing up all data and doing a clean installation of XP because of problems caused by the upgrade over 98 which could not otherwise be resolved. A clean install is strongly recommended.
How would you go about to give your system a clean install. I just had the biggest nightmare with a Dell tech, who had me holding for over half an hour. Her last words was "I am having a bad day and I do not know your problem. I should have known better to stay on line with her. This of cause was in India. Dell better start getting their act together on outside the USA. Please advised.
What Router & PCI cards would you go with. I just placed a order with Dell on the Linksys network. Is this a good brand or do you feel there is better to chose from.
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nancynp...
It's possible this can be easily remedied by isolating the culprit which is likely either a program running at Startup failing to load properly or, one which conflicts with another program attempting to load at boot. You can find a good tutorial here for managing Startup programs. Start by eliminating the unnecessary programs and if the issue persists, post a list of the remaining (those NOT disabled) programs in the Startup folder.
http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/
badbart1214
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January 17th, 2004 03:00
You might have to formate your system or upgrade to XP windows. Sounds like your system needs an overall.
nancynp
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January 17th, 2004 15:00
Hi, Dan. First of all.............thank you so-o-o much for the page that explains what all those program names stand for and what they do. I never had a clue what half that stuff is about. I recently had a Dell rep walk me through a complete emptying and reinstallation of everything on my computer. Maybe that's why when I just went to the msconfig startup tab, I saw very little checked. All that was checked follows: msnmsgr, McAfeeWebScanX, loadQM, Still Image Monitor, and Critical Update. At your suggestion, I unchecked loadQM and Critical Update. I also tried to uncheck msnmsgr (which has two listings in the menu). After restarting the computer, the one msnmsgr still refuses to stay unchecked. So now I still have a few questions.
Why does the check mark in the one msnmsgr keep appearing (I don't know how to open the program and go to Tools/Options as suggested on your page, so I just uncheck it in the msconfig box)?
I have two entries for McAfeeWebScanX. One goes like this: C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETWORK ASSOCIATES\MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN\WebScanX.Exe. The other one is exactly the same, but after Exe their appears/RUNSERVICES. Do I leave them both checked? In addition, there is a Vshwin32EXE and also a VsStatEXE referring to McAfee, but neither of them have check marks. Should they?
Next, I see that Systray, explorer, and ScanReg are listed in red on your page. My SystemTray and ScanRegistry are both unchecked. Not only that, I don't even have explorer listed on the menu. How the heck is anything working if I don't have an explorer checkbox?
If you could help me with these issues, I'll remember you in my prayers tonight!
nancynp
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January 17th, 2004 15:00
pskelley
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January 17th, 2004 18:00
Sorry nancynp, I gave you the wrong link:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q188/8/67.asp&NoWebContent=1
pskelley
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January 17th, 2004 18:00
In case you don't have this information, please make sure your computer is clear of all viruses, trojans, etc. first.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q239887
Windows Xp Professional
5.1.2600 Service Pack Build 2600
Dimension 4550 X-86 based PC
Bios A03, 11/12/2002
Pentium 4 2.0Ghz
256MB RAM
IE 6.0
Denny Denham
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January 17th, 2004 20:00
For msnmsgr go to Start|Programs|MSN Messenger and launch the program from that listing. You will find Tool|Options in the menu bar at the top of the program and can use that to stop the program from running at startup.
The entries for systray and scanreg should be checked. The entry for explorer does not appear on all systems (neither does systray) so its absence should be of no concern since your system obviously will boot to Windows.
" have two entries for McAfeeWebScanX. One goes like this: C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETWORK ASSOCIATES\MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN\WebScanX.Exe. The other one is exactly the same, but after Exe their appears/RUNSERVICES. Do I leave them both checked? In addition, there is a Vshwin32EXE and also a VsStatEXE referring to McAfee, but neither of them have check marks. Should they?" You only need to check one of the entries for WebScanX. The second listing may indicate that somehow there are two registry entries for that program (one in RUNSERVICES). Vshwin32.EXE and VsStatEXE should be checked.
badbart1214
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January 18th, 2004 13:00
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January 19th, 2004 02:00
Yes, it is possible, and if your experience is like that of a great number of users of this forum that installation will be followed by backing up all data and doing a clean installation of XP because of problems caused by the upgrade over 98 which could not otherwise be resolved. A clean install is strongly recommended.
badbart1214
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January 19th, 2004 10:00
How would you go about to give your system a clean install. I just had the biggest nightmare with a Dell tech, who had me holding for over half an hour. Her last words was "I am having a bad day and I do not know your problem. I should have known better to stay on line with her. This of cause was in India. Dell better start getting their act together on outside the USA. Please advised.
Denny Denham
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January 19th, 2004 15:00
This provides links to all the information you need for a clean install.
badbart1214
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January 20th, 2004 13:00
What Router & PCI cards would you go with. I just placed a order with Dell on the Linksys network. Is this a good brand or do you feel there is better to chose from.
Thank you,
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