remove xp indexing

Hello
How do I remove indexing in xp sp3? I have tried services.msc, the side panel of add/remove and rt clicking C: properties and unchecking then rebooting.
It is still there.
Thank you

 

I know how to go to startup which I have as selective. I would then find indexing and then what would I actually do to diable it?
Thank you

 

Hello
There appear to be two issues:
1-Indexing - this followed a M.S. update. I did 'run' services.msc>find indexing>disable it>> click stop>reboot. When the pc rebooted the icon for indexinfg was still in the task tray. I tied again. Before performing a system restore, I opened my computer>rightclicked my C:>clicked properties and unchechecked 'indexing' at the bottom of the page. I followed the prompts then ok'd my way out. Rebooted and the indexing icon was still there.
Then I typed msconfig only as a way to reach the words "system restore".
I now know I can reach system restore by start>all programs.
I set system restore to the previous day and the indexing issue was gone.
2-msconfig - I use that to disable the startup items I do not need but for no other purpose.
Is this correct or am I doing something wrong?
And by the way,thank you for correcting me, I amnot in aposition to try to correct you.:-o

 

You shouldn't use msconfig to control the start ups. I would re-enable all of them in msconfig. Then install this:
http://majorgeeks.com/Startup_CPL_d619.html
Then goto the Control Panel > Startup and then disable the things you don't want starting. In msconfig under the general tab you should be in "Normal Startup."

 

msconfig

Hello
For all those who saved my pc from disaster - thank you.
I have enabled all start ups and after rebooting am in normal mode.
I think at my level I will see if I can stop unecassry startup from the program itself as you suggested.
I do however appreciate the suggested download that would have worked within add/remove. I need to work within my skill level and for now this is fine.
Can't thank you enough for helping me sort things out. Now on the next post to learn a bit more.

 

Re: msconfig

Are you saying I cannot run everything with normal startup, although it will take longer, or that it would be better to disable some - I noticed you said I WILL NEED CPL. What happens without CPL?
After your reply, I think I will down load it and give it a try but could you please answer my queries first.
Btw,I right clicked your hyperlink and clicked "save target as", is that the way to put it in my notes to be able to open it?
Thanx a lot

 

Re: remove xp indexingThe PC had not updated in nine months!! Even a longer story :-D

Great advice received, nice to have you back on msconfig Normal Start UP.

This is probably redundant, If Indexing is now controlled.

I got indexing like you - an update The PC had not updated in nine months!! Even a longer story :-D And if I recall it (Indexing) listed in add/remove "updates" singularly.So a ques..why not highlight and remove? From Add & Remove. And ignore for future updates. Like I said IIRC.

I quite like the service it provides. As would people, who are using vista Start>> Search or Win7. It's good for muddled brains :-D

Cheers..

 

What I'm saying is, that if you need to manage start ups, then Start Up CPL is the program that MajorGeeks recommends because it is *safe*.

What programs, how many programs, and for what reason, you leave existing ones in the Start Up menu is up to you.
But yes, having numerous unnecessary programs in the start up menu *can* cause system slowness because of excessive use of RAM and CPU resources - but the judgement as to what programs you want active immediately, and those you want to launch as and when you choose instead, is yours.
But since you had *previously* disabled some (but using the wrong unsafe method of doing so) you can now do the same, but *safely*.

I can't really be any clearer than that.[/QUOTE]

>>You were very clear/patient and I thank you. I will now download CPL and safely uncheck the programs I had unchecked before.
It is amazing how much clearer after thoughts are than before thoughts or questions. This is especially true after 7 decades. I'm the 'ole guy who won't quit.:wave