System configuration utility in Vista Ultimate 32
Posted by admin on Dec 4th, 2006
I blocked 2 programs from starting up for 3 to 4 days. 2 Days ago I checked them to allow them to boot on startup using the "system configuration" utility in vista, but on every boot it starts up saying windows is blocking some startup programs. When I go to start them up the boxes are checked and under the tab general "normal startup" is selected. Any help would be appreciated.
Dec 9th, 2006 at 07:23 pm
I believe the startup item being blocked is the System Configuration Utility itself, and the blocker is Windows Defender. Turn off Realtime Protection in Defender (Tools > Options), and then Reboot. When the desktop appears, tell the prompt that shows up from Msconfig to not run at startup anymore (put a check in the box). You can then turn realtime protection back on in Defender."Greg" wrote:
Dec 11th, 2006 at 10:16 pm
I've had Window's defender turned off since first install. I'm using Norton Internet Security. Should I try that anyways even if I'm using Norton? Thanks'"DeanDean"
Dec 13th, 2006 at 02:09 pm
In Defender (> Tools > Software Explorer), are any startup items shown as being disabled? In Defender (> History), are there programs shown as having been blocked?"Greg" wrote:
Dec 19th, 2006 at 04:11 am
No, to both questions. I also tried your first suggestion with the same results. The msconfig utility starts up at every boot saying windows has blocked some programs from running but all are checked and normal boot is selected. I can't figure out why. Thank you for your help."DeanDean"