I've seen people here recommended using msconfig to disable services, but in a class I took, the instructor said that Selective Startup should only be used to help resolve issues -- as a diagonstic tool; other then that, Windows should be set to Normal Startup. This is why I always recommend using the Services tool for changing process startup options (and you also get the Automatic and Manual options there). What is your opinion on this?
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Jump to Postwell by fiddling around with services I managed to screw up a computer, wheras I've never had any problems after using msconfig. That's why I use msconfig anyway...
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Jump to PostI think the choice should depend upon the user's level of proficiency. If a person is learning to configure their system, then msconfig is certainly the appropriate tool to use. Changes made can be easily reversed.
Once a user is well into the level where you could claim them …
Jump to Postdid this link have anything to do with this question?
http://www.blackviper.com/AskBV/XP25.htm
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