Msconfig: What to run?

[Vamp]

Somehow all my check boxes got disabled

I remember what was selected for Start-Up, but what do I do concerning Services, System.INI and Win.INI?

I went and enabled everything there, except for one or two services but I want everything streamlined again...In regards to Startup and Win, what should be checked?

[peat moss]

Is there a default setting ? I never use msconfig and can't remember but it should be load all ?


Just checked mine a healthy system and have all checked boxes . You have too many problems Vamp , just bite the bullet and reinstall !

[Santa]

PROCESSES - BASICS
You can see what processes are running on your pc by opening the task manager.(Ctrl-Alt-Delete)
In relation to the Services and StartUp programs the CORE system processes(+ internet access) that need to be running for Windows to function are:
csrss.exe
ctfmon.exe (do not disable if u need different languages-quoted from Slimy)
explorer.exe
lsass.exe
services.exe
smss.exe
svchost.exe (x4)
spoolsv.exe (printer...)
System
System Idle Process
Winlogon.exe
(+your firewall and antivirus programs...)
if any of the above .exes are named slightly different or are located outside of the system32 folder there is a big likelihood they are viruses.
( I have looked at 3 different machines running different services- and these are to my knowledge The Essential Core)

[LegendaryU2K]

Everytime i install a program i go and see if autostart is enable and if it is, i just unchecked it. My guess, just check all , restart and see what comes up. After that, the choice is yours on what you want loaded or not loaded.