Deleting start-up programs, need info/assistance

Discussion in 'Software' started by damres, Jun 12, 2010.

  1. damres

    damres Private E-2

    Hey, I'm wanting to delete a few start-up programs but I'm not sure which ones I need or how to delete some of them. My knowledge of PC's and software is very basic so please excuse my ignorance on this issue.

    The first one is a Packbard Bell application called "Setup My PC". It seems be there to help with simple stuff like setting up an internet connection, so I dont think I need it. I don't know how to delete it however as it doesnt appear in the Add/Remove Programs list.

    The second program is "tooltip". I don't know what this is or if I need it.

    The third is "Realtek HD Audio Manager". I'm not sure if I need this for my speakers/sound card to function.

    The fourth is called "OmniPass". I have no idea what this is or what it does.

    If you could give me any info on what these programs are/how to find out if I need them/how to remove them, it would be greatly appreciated.

    - Damres.
     
  2. foogoo

    foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

  3. brandypeppy

    brandypeppy MajorGeek

    I use Winpatrol to manage these, and it can make a HUGE difference;

    http://majorgeeks.com/WinPatrol_d3380.html

    The other programs will still open when called for, may take a half-second longer to open is all.

    Most puters I see have a list of 25 to 40 programs, and run sluggishly as h***.

    When I get done with them, and there are some other tweaks but this is the most important one, they are better than "out of the box".

    I have Win7, 64 bit, 3 gig of RAM. Boots in about 45 sec. And is very quick on all apps.

    Attached is a pic of my startup programs as shown by Winpatrol.

    And I don't need the sidebar, just window dressing.

    Toshiba Satellite laptop.
     

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