Windows 2000 startup items

A utility from Iomega that protects you from data loss caused by disasters such as viruses, power outages, computer crashes and accidental deletion.

This is related to the Zip drive. It adds the right-click context menu selections for the Zip drive. Keep it unless you are sure you will faithfully do manual scans and practice safe computing. Some older version of this software launches a system trat icon to access the menu options. Not required in startup if you don't use the special keys.

LaunchBoard 2. You're using a Lexmark printer. The Lexmark printer software may add Lexstart. This can cause dial-up networking to prompt you to dial your isp. This feature allows you to scan directly into most word processor applications, such as Word, WordPerfect, etc. Not required can be run manually. This launches The black Ice Defender program. BlackICE Defender is an intrusion detection product, that also has some firewall capabilities.

It is required if you want to use this program. If so, there will be two instances. This is normal. This programs allows you to do all basic scanning functions with a Logitech Pagescan Color scanner. When a document is inserted in the scanner the wakeup program feed the document at a fraction of a inch into the scanner and then it launches the control center software.

From the control center you can select whether to fax or copy or print the scanned documents. If you remove the logitech wakeup software from the startup it no longer launches the control center or feeds the document a fraction of an inch.

You can manually launch the control center software via the Start menu and still able to scan images. The Easy Clip icon automates the collection of information from sources such as e-mail to create an Organizer address, appointment, task or Notepad page.

Not required, Can be run manually. Lotus also has a central application, called SmartCenter, which runs on the Windows desktop. The SmartCenter toolbar stretches across the top or, optionally, the bottom of the screen and uses the metaphor of a filing cabinet to provide quick access to SmartSuite's applications, reference materials or Internet-supplied news and information.

Suite Start Icons appear on the taskbar when you start Windows. It's required or you'll get error messages like Unable to load Organizer APl file: orgapi It is very important to leave this in the startup group. A Wingman Profiler utility from Logitech that creates an icon that is a big W on the system tray to access the option menu. WingMan Profiler allows you to customize your WingMan gaming device's behavior for a particular game.

You will most likely only need to use WingMan Profiler rarely, because WingMan Profiler preconfigures most games for you. Used by developers for debugging. Those who have encountered it have unchecked it with no degradation in performance. Powerdesk is a Matrox utility incorporated into your Windows display properties.

Powerdesk allows you to tweak your Matrox card to your liking. Launches McAfee's Uninstaller software at startup. We've all got a junk drawer, but not all of us have a maid to clean it out.

The Uninstaller automatically identifies and removes the unnecessary files that accumulate in your pc. Launches Mcafee's Utility software wizard McAfee Image to create an image snapshot of the critical sectors on your hard drive.

In the event these sectors are corrupted by a disk crash or virus, Image can use the snapshot to restore your hard drives. Monitors your system and alerts you to potential problems, including impending hard disk failures. Not needed - can be run manually via Start menu. From McAfee VirusScan version 5. Scanning can be enabled via Start menu if required. This program is an addition to Mcafee's family of security tools, keeps your computing environment secure from viruses and other harmful agents as you explore the internet,exchange e-mail, and download files from remote computers.

Antivirus program. This is required fo Microsoft Data Access Components. Although it should only 'run once', it actually runs once per session and is therefore required by MDAC. Media Ring Talk, voice recognition software, takes a lot of resources, can be run manually More Info. This is a program used for freeing up memory.

It is shareware and can significantly improve performance. It also creates a System Tray icon that looks like a shield so you can access the menu options.

Needed for most users. Detects and installs critical updates from the Microsoft site. Most users prefer to install these manually. Utility for Microsoft Office. It adds an extra search engine in the operating system. Alternative shortcuts to the Start menu way of running applications installed as part of Microsoft Office.

Some people prefer it but a better way is to create Desktop Shortcuts if you want access these programs quickly. Utility for Microsoft Office Some users report that unchecking this item can cause difficulty. Bear this in mind if it is removed and performance is degraded. Personal web server program which enables you to create and host a web server from your computer. Detects and installs updates from the Microsoft site. This activates ZoneAlarm's logging module.

Minilog is part of ZoneAlarm, and does the logging of intruders to the log file. If connected to the internet, automatically runs up ICQ. ICQ can be started from Start menu. This is management software for Altec Lansing speakers. If a change is needed, the user can launch it from the Start menu. Watches for errors and attempts to assist in resolution through the internet and email.

Creates back-up sets of critical files in a separate area of a hard drive. MSN instant messanger that starts automatically at startup. MSN Messenger utility starts up automatically every time you start Windows.

If you don't use MSN Messenger. Can be setup to run several applications at specified times, ie; defrag, scandisk, etc These applications can be started manually It's your choice. Norton Anti-Virus Definitions Alert. Warns you if virus definitions are out of date. You should update definitions on at least a weekly basis anyway if you use the internet regularly. Leave it if you think you might forget. It's a software from mcafee that is partially installed or someone cancelled the installation process.

Starts Neoplanet automatically when in the startup and creates a system tray icon that you can access it's options. NeoPlanet, Inc. An Internet accelerator program thats speeds Web surfing by using its proprietary cache technology to store all of the main text and graphical elements of a Web page.

It creates an system tray icon that you can access Netsonic's Option menu. Not Required Can be started manually. An interesting browser utility that allows you to navigate by typing a single word or phrase a "NetWord" related to what you're looking for into your browser's location field. It also put an icon in system tray icon that is a circle with the letter N in the center to access the menu faster. A program that launches a system Tray icon that is a big letter "D" that enable you that access the following menus.

Update Notification 3. Warranty Registration 4. Contact Support. This programs lets you adds Pause, Resume, and Reconnect to your downloads. Not needed. This is Norton's real-time scanner for viruses. It scans your computer in the event an email with a contaminated attachment is found. This is a feature which sets up a proxy server to isolate the main system from email-borne viruses. If this feature is not desired, it is recommended that it be turned of in the programs control panel under Options E-Mail Protection.

When it is inactivated incoming email is still scanned as it is saved to your hard disk, but no proxy server is involved as an additional layer of protection. If you don't have regularly scheduled back-ups you can run it manually. Adds an extra layer of safety before you remove deleted files from the Recycled Bin. Its your choice. Required if you want to run the software. Causes problem with isp software such as AOL etc. The oadaemon. So oadaemon. This program clears the onflow player from your system.

Onflow is a Internet company that offers a online advertising program. This software comes with Gator software Not required More Info. PageKeeper Jobs is a separate PageKeeper program that handles the analysis of new documents and keeps track of the location and content of current documents in PageKeeper. Pagekeepers comes bundled with scanners such has HP, Microtek, etc. Password Pal runs as a tray icon on the Windows taskbar that stores your passwords and saves them in encrypted format on your computer.

If you don't want to execute it,you can remove it in the startup menu. Photo Express 2. This is mouse utilities, from Microsoft and is required for the wheel to work with full functionality. This is a Dell-installed monitor for battery strength and AC power source for batteries. It can be manually launched when it is needed.

This exclusive software allows full control and monitoring of your UPS to provide ultimate protection for your computer system, components, peripherals and most importantly, your data. During a power failure the system automatically saves and closes open files within the battery backup time and safely powers down your computer.

This startup up Cyberlink's Powerdvd software and creates a system tray icon. Powerdvd will open automatically when the user inserts a DVD movie. Can be opened manually. This program comes with the cyberpower's UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply and it's only required if the customer wants the automatic shutdown feature. Required More Info. A Paperport software that monitors the status of a Visioneer OneTouch Not needed Can be run manually.

None of the functionality of such agents is necessary required. This is a Dell-installed program which relates to Intel's Speed-Step. It provides an easy way to disable speed step. Its icon can be removed from the taskbar in the Preferences settings. This is a modem driver used by several software modems to monitor the COM port.

Its functions become active when the modem is in use. Launches an icon on the system tray that looks like a dictionary that enable you to open Encarta world Dictionary. The Quicken program is controlled by a separate utility program called the Quicken Download Manager also known as Qagent.

When the Quicken Download Manager option is enabled, background downloading takes advantage of unused bandwidth to download current financial information anytime your computer is connected to the Internet.

Deletes safe to remove files such as Temporary Internet Files cache. Recommended you run it manually. Places an icon in the system tray for launching Microsoft Bookshelf. Use the Start menu or a shortcut instead. RamBooster is a free program that frees up Ram. This is done by forcing Windows to remove all the data that is not currently needed from the memory.

Rave 2 is a Windows application that allows you to talk just like a telephone conversation to your ICQ contacts, or to any other person at a fixed IP or domain name address.

It creates a system tray icon that you can access the menu options. This is the Jukebox counterpart to Real Player. It makes no discernible difference if it is not running. This is Norton's Registry Tracker. Leave it checked if you want it to monitor changes in the Registry. Money Express in Microsoft Money reminds you about upcoming bills and allows you to quickly enter payments into Money without opening the program and accessing the appropriate account.

To turn this feature on or off, open the Tools menu and select Options. Click the Bills and Deposits tab in the new window. At the top of this window, check or uncheck the box next to Use Money Express. Not required at Startup. It is only a icon that appears on your system tray Not requiredCan started manually. Used in Dial Up Networking. It loads when you initiate a connection. There is no particular reason to have it load at startup.

Usual symptoms include system not shutting down or rebooting, and system very slow on boot and while operating. This utility from Imation detects the parallel port chipset on your motherboard to see if is compatible with the LS Superdisk.

This program is installed by software such as Imesh,and other software that comes bundled with Savenow. You can also add menus and items manually simply by creating folders and shortcuts in the appropriate folder. You can add additional menus to the Start menu by creating folders at any location under this folder.

Add items to these menus by creating shortcuts in the folders. Locate in Explorer or on the desktop the item you want to add to the menu, then drag it on top of the Start menu. Continue holding down the mouse button, then use the mouse to open the Start menu as you would normally, including opening cascading menus if necessary.

Occasionally you might want to remove items or entire menus from the Start menu. As when adding items, you have a couple of methods from which to choose. First, you can use the taskbar properties to remove items:.

Delete the items you want to remove from the Start menu. You can left-click the Start menu to open it as normal, then right-click items to open a context menu that gives you several options, including deleting the item.

You can remove the Windows name and use smaller icons if you want to reduce the size of the Start menu see Figure :. File Properties: View the properties of the executable file that is loaded on at Windows startup. Open File Folder: Open the folder of the executable file that is loaded on at Windows startup.

It usually run as hidden component in the background, and It has full access to all events and properties of your browser. Some applications, like "Download Accelerator" DAP , use this feature for "good" purpose - in order to make an integration with Internet Explorer browser.

However, there are some spywares and adwares that install themselves as Browser Helper Object without your permission, and use it to spy your browsing habits or to bother you with unwanted ad popups. Moreover, BHO also might crash your browser, or to cause it to run slower than normal.

Starting from version 1. If there is any "Browser Helper Object" that you don't know what it does, I recommend you to disable it, especially if you experience some strange browsing problems. License This utility is released as freeware for personal and non-commercial use. You are allowed to freely distribute this utility via floppy disk, CD-ROM, Internet, or in any other way, as long as you don't charge anything for this.

If you distribute this utility, you must include all files in the distribution package, without any modification!