Hi Phillip,
As has been pointed out in previous replies, for an entry like Robert had
about the only choice is to navigate to the specified entry in the Registry
Editor and attempt to identify it by the process of elimination. Or uncheck
the item as you did and see what happens. I would uncheck it first. If it's
a legitimate program or process it should be identified in one way or
another. Most programs and processes use shortened names that, more often
than not, are the equivalent of a foreign language to most of us. For those,
an Internet search will usually provide a quick answer. There are several
Web sites you can search also. Here are a few:
Startup Programs and Executables Listing (DIRECT links):
http://www.lafn.org/webconnect/mentor/startup/PENINDEX.HTM
Startups - Contents:
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
Home Computer Repair Online - Startup Applications List:
http://homecomputerrepaironline.com/startlist/html/startlist_d.html
Sven Swanson, Sr.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phillip Williams" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 6:41 AM
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] configsys question
In a message dated 9/10/2005 8:52:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
In the Sys Config Utility/Startup, there's a checked item with blank
Startup
item and blank Command, with Location (as with all the others)
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
Anything to be suspicious about? Any reason not to uncheck it?
Hey Rob,
I had the same thing happen to my machine a few days ago (although I don't
recall if the location was the same). I un-checked it and have had no
noticeable problems. But, as I said, It's only been a few days and I
haven't really
used many different programs since then.
Sorry I have no technical yes/no answers but I wanted to add this
question:
What is the
usual procedure to track down an "un-defined" entry like this?
Good Luck!
Phillip Williams
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