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Hey Dan, congrats on the future baby girl. I have 2--one is 5 and the other is 1 1/2, they are truely special. You can right click on the icon you want removed and then click--exit or hide taskbar icon. When you restart your system it will reappear. Some of the things you install will ask if you want it to appear on startup, but I don't know to go back and change it. Maybe someone else will post something that will help more than this........
Beth
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If you want the whole thing to go away:
Go to START
go to SETTINGS
go to TASK BAR & START MENU
Choose AUTOHIDE
If you want to take only certain things off, you will want to open the application, and look for an Options feature or a Settings feature. Many are set as defaults at installation. There may be a place to uncheck them. Failing that, you can uninstall the application, and then when you reinstall, choose CUSTOM and it may, depending on the software, ask you if you want the application avaibale at start up. Choose NO.
If you tell me what application it is I may be able to give you something more exact. Hope this helps a little.
Beth
Go to START
go to SETTINGS
go to TASK BAR & START MENU
Choose AUTOHIDE
If you want to take only certain things off, you will want to open the application, and look for an Options feature or a Settings feature. Many are set as defaults at installation. There may be a place to uncheck them. Failing that, you can uninstall the application, and then when you reinstall, choose CUSTOM and it may, depending on the software, ask you if you want the application avaibale at start up. Choose NO.
If you tell me what application it is I may be able to give you something more exact. Hope this helps a little.
Beth
ParadiseProWash
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Dan this is how you do it First goto your "START" button at the bottom left corner click it then goto "RUN" click it. Now in the box type the words "MSCONFIG" and click ok. This will bring up a box with alot of headings choose "STARTUP" and click it. The items with "X's" in them will appear on your task bar or will be running in the background the ones not marked will not. I hope this helps. You will have to shut down and restart your computer for the changes to go into effect.
Mike Hughes
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A few months ago, I did what Morgan just said...........I did it because when I started the computer, too many programs were automatically running in the backround and it was draining the systems resources.
I dont think what Morgan suggested is what you're after.......because doing that would mean the program wont run by itself............I am assuming you want the program to still run, but just don't care to see it on your taskbar. Sorry, but I have no idea how to do what you are after......
I dont think what Morgan suggested is what you're after.......because doing that would mean the program wont run by itself............I am assuming you want the program to still run, but just don't care to see it on your taskbar. Sorry, but I have no idea how to do what you are after......
Aplus
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The area you are referring to, is called the system tray. These are programs loaded at startup, which basically sit idle, waiting to be called upon. The reason for their existance, is for faster program start up. For example, scanning software, CD-RW software, audio adjustment sofware, and most importantly, virus scanning software icons all reside there.
There are several methods that can be employed. First, try single right clicking on the offending icon, and enter properties. Some will let you select it not to run at startup. Many don't have this feature here.
Next, try Start>Programs>StartUp, and check if any are here. Some will, others still won't.
Like Beth said, you may have to uninstall the software, and reinstall it as custom, and look for the option to not run at start time.
As a last resort, the registry can carefully be edited, to remove references in there.
Run regedit, and follow this path: H_Key_Local_Machine>Software>Nicrosoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Run
All the software loaded to the system tray is executed from this very registry key. You can delete the key referring to the software you no longer want to run at startup.
YOU MUST BE VERY CAREFUL IN THIS AREA!!! It is perfectly ok to browse around a little, just pay close attention before you delete anything. Only do this if you are comfortable with the potential risks involved.
And yes Regis, it is my final answer.
There are several methods that can be employed. First, try single right clicking on the offending icon, and enter properties. Some will let you select it not to run at startup. Many don't have this feature here.
Next, try Start>Programs>StartUp, and check if any are here. Some will, others still won't.
Like Beth said, you may have to uninstall the software, and reinstall it as custom, and look for the option to not run at start time.
As a last resort, the registry can carefully be edited, to remove references in there.
Run regedit, and follow this path: H_Key_Local_Machine>Software>Nicrosoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Run
All the software loaded to the system tray is executed from this very registry key. You can delete the key referring to the software you no longer want to run at startup.
YOU MUST BE VERY CAREFUL IN THIS AREA!!! It is perfectly ok to browse around a little, just pay close attention before you delete anything. Only do this if you are comfortable with the potential risks involved.
And yes Regis, it is my final answer.
Beth
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EEEEEEEK!!! Tony, you are right but I wasn't gonna go anywhere near regedit.... I only go there when it's me in the registry. Of course, you also explained it alot better than I would have. I'm willing to go into them myself, but I personally don't feel as comfortable giving that advice.
Another area I try to avoid is the CMOS, and also Autoexe and Configsys files, unless you have a really good feel for what you are editing.
Of course these days, it's really nice to have that wonderful restore cd.... haha...
Beth
I only go there when it's me in the registry. Of course, you also explained it alot better than I would have. I'm willing to go into them myself, but I personally don't feel as comfortable giving that advice. Another area I try to avoid is the CMOS, and also Autoexe and Configsys files, unless you have a really good feel for what you are editing.
Of course these days, it's really nice to have that wonderful restore cd.... haha...
Beth
Jon
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Even though I did not need help here I learned a few things, thanks.
Now how I long for the good old days of DOS, knew it all and never had a problem.
Might be why my wife's computer is still on DOS 6.22 and Word Perfect 5.1.
No Internet connection either.
And never a problem with her computer ever.
Oh for those who say DOS is old fashioned and out of date, I hate bust your ballon but Windoes basic operation system is still DOS, it is just hidden deep inside other things.
Could be the newest MS system has been changed but from what I understand DOS still lurks there too.
Now how I long for the good old days of DOS, knew it all and never had a problem.
Might be why my wife's computer is still on DOS 6.22 and Word Perfect 5.1.
No Internet connection either.
And never a problem with her computer ever.
Oh for those who say DOS is old fashioned and out of date, I hate bust your ballon but Windoes basic operation system is still DOS, it is just hidden deep inside other things.
Could be the newest MS system has been changed but from what I understand DOS still lurks there too.