 "NUISANCE' Startups- How To Stop:
Every HijackThis log I look at has some processes starting on boot for what we refer to as "Nuisance Startups." These startups aren't necessary, don't do anything important, use resources and can be stopped. The following are all 'nuisance startups' and the directions for stopping/disabling or removing has been given: Stopping Nuisance startups: One or more of the following will be used. And in some cases, a specific function is done Quote:
1. Unchecking on Startup using the msconfig utility. Programs, 02 and 04 entries
2. Disabling Active X objects 016 entries
3. Changing Startup type for Services 023 entries.
| JAVA: Quote:
1. UNCHECK all Java entries on the Startup menu: Start> Run> msconfig> enter> Selective Startup Startup tab.
2. Open IE> Tools> Manage add-ons> right click on Java (tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper' (jp2ssv.dll> Click on and Disable Java Plugin2 and Java Quick Start.
3. Start> Run> services.msc> right click on JavaQuickStarterService)> Properties> Change Startup Type to Disabled> Stop the Service
4. Stop auto update:.Control Panel> Java> Update tab> UNCHECK 'check for updates automatically'> OK> Answer Yes when asked to confirm.
5. Make sure only the current version of Java is in Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel. Uninstall any other versions.
| ADOBE READER: Quote:
1. Use msconfig to UNCHECK all; Adobe Reader entries> Apply> OK
2. Open the Adobe Reader and Disable all Toolbars-unless you use the PDF feature frequently.
3. Change the Adobe LM Service to Manual Startup.
4. Make sure only the most current version is listed in Add/Remove Programs.
| REAL PLAYER: Quote:
1. UNCHECK all 'Real', Real Player' and 'Real One' entries on the Startup menu> Apply> OK
2. If you use Real Player disable the auto-update feature in your Tools- Preferences- Automatic Services- AutoUpdate (In RealPlayer).
Right click on Start> Explore> Programs> Common> Real Update> right click> delete the file "realshed.exe"
| QUICK TIME Quote:
1. Use msconfig to UNCHECK any QuickTime entries on Startup> Apply> OK
2. Disable tray icon: Right-click on the icon and select QuickTime Preferences > Browser Plugin. Clear the check box next to "QuickTime system tray icon," and then close the settings box. The icon won't appear anymore.
3. Rename the qttask.exe file:
Right click on Start> Explore> Programs> QuickTime directory> right click on qttask.exe> rename to qttask.exeold.
| ITUNES Big resource user! Quote: iTunesHelper.exe
Background task installed by Apple's iTunes music player and also by version 7 of QuickTime which now comes inseparably bundled with iTunes. It is thought that this task used to be a 3rd party add-on program in the early days of Apple's iPod when its iTunes software was incompatible with many CD-Writers. This task does not need to be installed as a startup since iTunes starts it up anyway when it needs it.
1. UNCHECK on Startup menu using msconfig. It uses nearly 6MB of memory.
| BONJOUR/MDSRESPONDER: Quote:
Usually installed by Apple for iTunes. But also 'pre-checked' to load with the new Adobe CS3 applications, "mDNSResponder.exe" is installed somewhere in the install process. Used in iTunes files sharing
IF you do not use this process, it is best to stop and uninstall it: Here’s how to safely uninstall Bonjour and remove mDNSResponder.exe
1. Go to Start > Run > type the command below and hit OK.
“%PROGRAMFILES%\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe” -remove
2. Right click on Start> Explore> Programs> Bonjour> right click on mdnsNSP.dll> rename to> mdnsNSP.old
3. Restart your computer see note regarding reboot
5. Delete the Program Files\Bonjour folder
The first command will stop and remove Bonjour Service from your computer. To confirm, go to Start > Run and type services.msc. Look for Bonjour Service name. If it’s not there, you’ve successfully removed it.
| HP PRINTER PROCESSES:
This manufacturer puts the most nuisance startups on the Startup menu of all I've seen. NO printer processes need to start on boot, but you'll find extra ones with peripherals by HP. These processes will run in the background and use resources, even if you don't use the printer:
1. Use msconfig to UNCHECK all printer processes on the Start menu> Apply> OK. Quote: For HP devices, examples would be:
HP Port Resolver
HP Status Server
Pml Driver HPZ12
HPOevm07.exe
HPOsts07.exe (Office jet Status monitor)
HPOsts08.exe
HPOevm08.exe
HPOhmr08.exe
Additional HP Printer processes with descriptions and recommendations can be found here:
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist ... list_h.htm | Change the Service: HPSLPSVC Quote:
1. Stop and start the "HP Network Devices Support" service, which
lowers the CPU usage for the service to almost zero, until the next
system reboot.
2. Stop the "HP Network Devices Support" Service, and set it to
"Manual". This will prevent the service from starting at boot time.
| NOTE: When making changes to the Startup menu, such as UNCHECKING a process, you must remain in Selective Startup to keep the change. The first time you reboot after making the changes, you will get a nag message that can be ignored and closed after checking 'don't show this message again.' Stay in Selective Startup
[edit: jobeard 2/8/2009]
see also Trimming Processes
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01-13-2009, 02:35 PM
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