startup items

  1. Windows 10 First things to do after fresh install of Windows 10!

    Howdy! I always was curious how others do/manage their PC after a fresh installation of Windows 10, so in this thread lets discuss this and even better let's post properly what you do after a fresh installation of Windows 10, what software do you install, what settings you change for your need...
  2. Windows 10 How do I stop Microsoft Edge from loading in the background someplace?

    Hi When I run CCleaner I always get the message, "Microsoft Edge needs to close to complete this process", as far as I know Microsoft Edge isn't open, I never use it. While we are on the subject I have a similar problem with Mail, I don't use it but it keeps receiving my mail at least on one...
  3. Windows 7 Com surrogate multiplies with desktop icons

    I am working on a computer that has com surrogate multiplying and eating up huge amounts of ram, but only when there are desktop icons. I remove all desktop icons (move everything to a different folder) and have no problem. I don't have the problem with a Diagnostic boot but do with no startup...
  4. Windows 7 Windows 7 crashes when connects to internet

    I've just started to encounter a problem with Win7. My PC is fine until I connect to the net using wireless. I use a dongle and can connect it to the PC without issue and everything works correctly. However when I connect to the internet my pc freezes and thats it I need to...
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    Windows 7 Firefox runs in safe mode

    Hi Well for the last few weeks a have a need problem. Firefox runs in safe mode. I was doing a few experiments to decrease the usage of Ram and disabled a few programs that i thought were not required like bluetooth, touchpad, etc (dont remember the others) and a few start up items like...
  6. Windows 7 Where is email prog? And other issues...

    I just installed Win7-RC to my new Intel SSD. It went well. BUT, where the heck is the email program? I can't find it...DUH. And, for now I'm using Cox webmail...YUCK... Also, here is a 'HighjackThis' logfile of my startup items.... what's up w/ some of these? I want as few things running...
  7. Windows 7 email prog where? & processes running...

    I just installed Win7-RC to my new Intel SSD. It went well. BUT, where the heck is the email program? I can't find it...DUH. And, for now I'm using Cox webmail...YUCK... Also, here is a 'HighjackThis' logfile of my startup items.... what's up w/ some of these? I want as few things running...
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    Windows Vista Login Screen Doesn't Show; Just a Black Screen. Only Safe Mode Works. PLZ HELP!!

    I know this is a common problem but mine differs from everyone else. Here's the deal.. When I turn the computer on it never gets to the Login part. It just go to a black screen and stays there. Although, it works when I start it in Safe Mode. This problem started Friday, May 29, 2009. I've...