"Self-start" program search Dafa

The so-called "self-starting" programs are those that are not loaded by the user and are automatically loaded at startup (and mostly run in the background). A considerable part of it can simplify the user's operation, such as the registry backup and recovery program Scanregw in Win98. However, there are also many "self-starting" programs that take up system resources in vain, but rarely use or use them, such as the "plan task" program in Win98 that does not set any tasks. There are even "self-starting" programs or "hacking" programs or programs that cause system performance degradation (loading real-mode drivers). To this end, understanding the methods of searching for "self-starting" programs has certain uses for optimizing system performance. ;

First, the "self-starting" program can be closed
This kind of "self-starting" program is typically the "plan task" program in Win98, its loading method is very unique, different Several are described below. However, their presence has significant features, typically with their icons in the system tray (ie, the clock display area). Take the "plan task program" as an example. The method of closing is to open the "Scheduled Tasks" program in "My Computer", then open the "Advanced" menu in the "Scheduled Tasks" program, and click "Terminate Use" in the menu. Schedule a task program command to turn it off. After you restart your system, the Scheduled Tasks program no longer runs. Other "self-starting" programs of this type have their own methods of closing, and it is not difficult to find them carefully.

Second, the "self-starting" program hidden in the registry
This is a common method used by Win95 (98) to load the "self-starting" program. Observe the "self-starting" program hidden in the registry: Run Regedit under Win95 (98), expand the branch in the following order: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE→Software→Microsoft→Windows→CurrentVersion→Run, you can find it under Run. The key value of the "self-starting" program (Figure 1), from which you can see which programs are loaded. Applications loaded in this way include Win98 Scanregw (registry backup and recovery program) and so on. If you want to delete a "self-starting" program, you should first make a backup of the key value in case something goes wrong. The specific method is to select the key value to be deleted in the registry editor according to the above method. On the "Registry" menu of the registry editor, click the "Export Registry File" command. In the Export Registry File dialog that pops up, do the following: Select the Branch option in the Export Scope option to back up the key; select the save path in the Save in drop-down list (for example C:); select "registry file" in the "Save as type" drop-down list; finally enter a file name (such as BF) in the "File Name" dialog box, click the "Save" button to complete the registry Backup. At the end of the backup, you can delete the key value of the "self-starting" program. You just need to find the key value by pressing the method, select it, press the Delete key, then hit enter and restart the system. ;

Three, "Startup" program in the "Startup" group
Win95 (98) "Start", "Program", "Startup" group stored some "self-starting" program ( Shortcuts such as the office97 shortcut toolbar. They are stored in the "Start MenuPrograus Startup" folder under the Win95 (98) folder. You can cancel its "self-starting" qualification by simply finding the folder and then deleting (or removing) the shortcut to the program. ;

Fourth, the "self-starting" program loaded in Win.ini;
Win95 (98) is a 16-bit compatible operating system, so it still retains Win3.x Win. The ini file can also be loaded with the "self-start" program after the "Load" or "Run" statement (Figure 2) at the beginning [Windows]. You can record the content after the above two sentences and then delete the content. Restart the system and you will see that the original "self-starting" program has disappeared. ;

Five, automatic batch processing and system configuration file loading procedures
In fact, Win95 (98) does not need Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files, because they built-in self-coordination mechanism, fundamental No need for Autoexec.bat and Config.sys for memory management. The reason for keeping these two files is more to maintain compatibility with DOS and Win3.x applications. If you don't have special needs, it's best to delete them all. I don't have these two files in Win98. If you have it on your system, after installing the CD-ROM driver, sound card driver, etc., be sure to check if you have added a program you don't need. Because many installers are "stupid", it is often seen that Autoexec.bat and Config.sys add something to them. They are often the culprit of the system's "use of DOS-compatible paging" resulting in performance degradation. If so, you can back up these two files and delete the "self-starting" program. After restarting the system, the backup can be deleted if everything is normal. ;

Six, use Msconfig.exe;
For Win98 users, you can also use the system configuration utility Msconfig.exe to search for more subtle "self-starting" programs. Msconfig.exe is located in the system folder of the Win98 installation directory. The interface after running is shown in Figure 3. Click on the "Startup" tab in Figure 3 to list a list of all modules or programs loaded at Win98 startup (Figure 4). Clear the check boxes in front of the program name to prevent them from loading at startup. ;

VII. Using the "System Information" program
"System Information" program is an application included in Win98 "System Tools" (click the "About ┄┄" command in Word97 "Help", You can also open the program by clicking the "System Information" button in the lower right corner. The interface after it runs is shown in Figure 5. As long as you click the "+" to the left of the "Software Environment" in the left pane of the System Information window, you can expand the branch. Click on the "Startup Program", "Running Task" and other items in the five branches, you can see the corresponding content in the right pane, including the program name, version, vendor, path, and so on. Of course, this method can only be used to search for "self-starting" programs. To get rid of them, you have to start with the methods described above. ;