I need to SPECIFY my processes that run on startup

[Rumrunner]

I found a registry hack that will allow me to prevent any running processes from starting at the windows startup (except for the one's pertinant for windows to operate)

So, I was thinking maybe I could do that, and then make .bat files for all of the other processes that I want to execute at the startup.

Is this possible?

[David]

I think so, however using something like services.msc effectively lets you do the same thing, no?

[Rumrunner]

Really? Tell me more about it please.

[glock19owner]

Yes...I have created my own .BAT up file to run right before benchmarking...turns off all the non eccentail services...along with internet...this creates more memory bandwidth and CPU power for the benchmark programs...

[Bios24]

what about just start->run-> 'msconfig' then go to the startup tab. That's a list of all the programs starting when windows starts (except windows services) Just check which ones you want to start, and which you don't want to start.

I don't think it takes a special reg hack or bat file to keep programs from starting when windows starts.

[glock19owner]

if you do all of this and benchmarking...it ruins the score with all of the extra clicking and dragging of the mouse...by the time you shut everything down the system is already too hot to get a good run or two...

This is why people create .BAT files to kill the services then...but not totally shutting them down perm. the BAT file will just shut them down for that boot up time...then you just delete the BAT out of the start up folder and all of the services are back on...

[David]

Really? Tell me more about it please.


Start->Run->"msconfig" and "services.msc" to choose what starts at boot time.

[Rumrunner]

Oh nice... Good info thanks,

Rob

[glock19owner]

Just becareful because that perm. shuts services down and if you do not know the exact services to shut down...you could end up doing a fresh install

This is why I use a BAT file...much easier and if you put the wrong shut down...just boot up in safe mode and delete the file from the start up folder...

BTW - If you use a start up file like I use...this can give you another 150 - 200 more marks in most benchmark programs...

Also..on some services...they are still running in the background even if unchecked...this is also another reason why people use bat files...to force the services to close...