I downloaded Mike Linn's Startup em and cannot remove it.
The directions tell me to go to system or system 32 but it is not there.
Is this something I can remove or am I stuck with it?
Even Revo can't detect it, probably because it is an applet.
It is not in add/remove as he advises.
In his instructions he says to locate startup or startup cpl in system or system 32. It is not there.
Neither is it in add/remove.
In Googling this before I came here, I found several people with the same issues and were accused of being too anal to want to remove it.
MIke L. even recommends not using the registry, which is over my head, but the steps prior to it have no validity. I think I read about 7 or 8 people with the same complaint that Starup was not where he said. They, like myself, poked around in the windows explorer to no avail. Most people can't maneuver the registry.
I think it is a good marketing tool to get you to either pay or join the forum which requires a Google account.
What else?
Hi Doug
Thank you for the offer.
I noticed Startup was not listed as part of the software so I will pass but really appreciate the offer;it opened my eyes to other features of HJT also.
May I ask you a question somewhat related to this thread.
Lately, when I am asked to download something as in this case, Luckily I found it in My Download folder in My Docs.
I used to be able to save to desktop then double click to install.
Has something changed in the way my downloading is set up or is it because it said it is a binary file?
I prefer to download to desktop if possible.
I think i will put Startup to bed but would like to know about the download issue I just asked about.
Thank you
Doug
I found the key StartupCPL in the registry. It has sub keys.
StartupCPL is the key Mike Lin says to delete.
Do I just right click it and delete it?
I'll answer by giving you the example for Firefox.
You can then investigate for yourself, if you use a different browser.
Of course, don't hesitate to ask if you get stuck.
First a comment:
As for my own personal preference… I don't like downloading to Desktop.
Why is Desktop used so often as the Download target?
— Well, because it is easily visible and people don't need to navigate via Windows Explorer to find where the darned file got saved.
Why do I not like to use Desktop as my Download Targer?
— because cluttering my Desktop with sometimes quite large installation files causes the entire Windows system to have to sort through too much stuff during operation.
Probably most notable during boot time, but keeping a clean Desktop (maybe a few shortcuts only to frequently used applications) allows for best performance.
That said, it is certainly your choice.
Here's where to set the Target Folder location:
(notice that I don't even put it on my C:\ drive) (I prefer to keep C:\ cleaned up as well, so I've created an F:\ partition)
Doug
I found the key StartupCPL in the registry. It has sub keys.
StartupCPL is the key Mike Lin says to delete.
Do I just right click it and delete it?
Yes.
Right-Click - Delete will do the trick.
But I would be remiss, if I did not caution you to make a backup of your Registry before making changes.
Doug
Thank you very much for the information and the explanation.
I do understand the logic and will use the information accordingly.
I have been Googling the topic about both Firefox and MSIE8 and have a better understanding as to the issue.
I should have done some of this work myself.
I found where you can adjust the location of downloads in FF and it is easier than MSIE 8 which defaults to the download folder with your user name. It does offer you a choice, however, during the download process.
Thank you again
Doug
I found the key StartupCPL in the registry. It has sub keys.
StartupCPL is the key Mike Lin says to delete.
Do I just right click it and delete it?
Yes.
Right-Click - Delete will do the trick.
But I would be remiss, if I did not caution you to make a backup of your Registry before making changes.
Doug
>>I deleted then rebooted and Startup is still in the control panel under classic view.
There is nothing left in the left side that had to do with the program. Should I have removed the information in the right pane or on the left in the collapsible folders. I removed everything in the cllapsible folders but here is still an ebtry in the righ pane it says
ab[default) REG_SZ (value not set)
I do not recommend performing this step. It is only for advanced users who want to expunge every last trace of Startup Control Panel from their system. If you do not perform this step, a little bit of information stored by SCP will remain in your system registry. This information will not affect or slow down your system in any way if it is allowed to remain. Removing this information requires using the Registry Editor, which, if improperly used, can seriously damage your software and operating system. Proceed at your own risk!
Start the Registry Editor (regedit.exe) and delete the following keys and all their subkeys, if they exist:
Hooray and a big thanx to you for your help.
I searched again and of over 100 items I found a .cpl and I clicked to open in control panel. Sure enough it was there. I deleted it + it has vanished from the control panel.
Everything seems to be running well and I do have an external drive back up with Macrium.
Bless you! I really am grateful for your help.
MIke L. even recommends not using the registry, which is over my head, but the steps prior to it have no validity. I think I read about 7 or 8 people with the same complaint that Starup was not where he said. They, like myself, poked around in the windows explorer to no avail. Most people can't maneuver the registry.
I think it is a good marketing tool to get you to either pay or join the forum which requires a Google account.
What else?
