Guest Gerry Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Re: Computer Booting Speeding Pegasus I am interested in helping others, not pursuing the topic with you because it is obvious your mind is closed. You have your views and are not receptive to the views of others. That's the way it is with you and nothing I can say will produce any change. -- Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pegasus (MVP) wrote: > "Gerry" <gerry@nospam.com> wrote in message > news:%23DBEYmuLJHA.3492@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> Pegasus >> >> My original post was to help Shrikant solve his problem. I did not >> invite a minute examination and line by questioning of my approach >> by another expert. You decided to do that and I do not see why I >> should rollover without answering the very detailed points you made. >> Given that I did not initiate or seek an exchange it is hard to see >> how you see my response as trying to score points. It was a rebuttal >> of your detailed critique of my post. >> >> I will look into your step by step approach to using msconfig in >> conjunction with time. Thank you. It is not something I have thought >> to try. > > You asked several times "How do you know?". I answered your questions. > > If you prefer not to get involved in a detailed discussion about the > merits of one versus the other product then using neutral statements > would be a good starting point. Instead of writing > > "A safer way than msconfig . . ." you might have writen: > "An alternative way than msconfig . . ."
Guest Kayman Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 Re: Computer Booting Speeding On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:33:55 -0300, John John (MVP) wrote: > Kayman wrote: > >> On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:58:51 +0200, Pegasus (MVP) wrote: >> >> >>>"Gerry" <gerry@nospam.com> wrote in message >>>news:OnKW%23rfLJHA.3764@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> >>>>You can disable these start-up items most like from within the software. >>>>Alternatively by using Autoruns. >>>> >>>>A safer way than msconfig to disable / remove unwanted start up items is >>>>to use Autoruns. >>>>http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx >>> >>>I'm curious. What's "unsafe" about using msconfig? If the OP leaves his >>>virus scanner (and perhaps firewall) active then I can see no danger. >>>Furthermore, all actions are fully reversible. >> >> >> For the experienced user msconfig is "safe" to use. >> However, the authors of AutoRuns Dr. Mark Russinovich >> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/exec/techfellow/Russinovich/default.mspx >> and Bryce Cogswell assert that "AutoRuns goes way beyond the MSConfig >> utility bundled with Windows Me and XP." >> I would argue that this particular utility is better, versatile and more >> user friendly than msconfig. It may not be a 'pure native' MSFT product but >> it certainly fires on all cylinders! Also, the inexperienced will find this >> utility far more educational than msconfig. >> BTW, 'native' MSFT products may not necessarily superior to 'non-native' >> products; Windows Live On Care, Defragment and Back-Up applications just >> stick out like dog balls :-) > > That is all true but it doesn't mean that Autoruns is completely safe to > use, Correct, I didn't state the contrary but emphasized user-friendliness, versatility and the educational advantage over msconfig thus making AutoRuns a better tool to work with. > one wrong move in there and the computer may not reboot or the > computer may not fire on all cylinders when it does reboots! Yes, but this is not unique to AutoRuns. > People who use Autoruns should pay attention to what they are > disabling or they may quickly get themselves in a fine mess, > certainly novices and less experienced users need to be careful when > using this utility and they should not be led to believe that making > changes with this utility is completely safe, it isn't! None of these utilities are 'completely safe'! Inexperienced users should familiarize themselves with this utility prior engaging their clicking finger; which really applies to all configuration tools.
Guest Monitor Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 Re: Computer Booting Speeding "Gerry" <gerry@nospam.com> wrote in message news:eyGIaxwLJHA.5692@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Pegasus > > I am interested in helping others, not pursuing the topic with you > because it is obvious your mind is closed. You have your views and are > not receptive to the views of others. That's the way it is with you and > nothing I can say will produce any change. > > Gerry This thread is a perfect illustration of "Gerry's Law": If you don't agree with me then your mind is closed.
Guest Daave Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Re: Computer Booting Speeding "Kayman" <kaymanDeleteThis@operamail.com> wrote in message news:OraBGYyLJHA.5164@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... [snip discussion of pros and cons of msconfig and AutoRuns] > None of these utilities are 'completely safe'! Inexperienced users > should > familiarize themselves with this utility prior engaging their clicking > finger; which really applies to all configuration tools. Very succinct and correct!
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