This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and much more. Autoruns goes way beyond the MSConfig utility bundled with Windows Me and XP…
This major update to Autoruns shows an entry’s raw launch string in its image details area, lists Explorer and IE COM classes names and icons, is aware of several more autostart locations, including additional shell extensions, Windows Vista scheduled tasks and Windows Vista Sidebar gadgets, and has better support for alternate online search engines.
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Windows XP Service Pack 3 RC1 Update
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate, Build 3264 is out (build date is Dec. 18).
Windows Vista SP1 Includes More Than 300 Hot Fixes
Microsoft has released a detailed roster of the contents of its forthcoming service pack for Windows Vista, and the list includes more than 300 hot fixes covering everything from data protection to video performance.
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC Public Availability Program
Time To Run Windows Update
Updates available for 2K, XP, 2K3, Vista, etc.
Apparently Office 2007 SP1 will be available today but it seems to be coming and going as to availability.
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system. This white paper summarizes what is new in Windows XP SP3.
CompUSA to close all of its 103 stores
Consumer electronics retailer CompUSA said Friday it will close its stores after the holidays following sale of the company to an affiliate of Gordon Brothers Group, a restructuring firm.
More at CNN and an “Atta-Boy” to Engadget who called this one early.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for December 2007
7 patches coming Tuesday. Details here.
Vista SP1 RC1 To Be Released To Public Next Week
Announcing Windows Vista SP1 Release Candidate (RC)
Today we’re making available the release candidate (RC) of Windows Vista SP1 via Microsoft Connect, and tomorrow subscribers to TechNet and MDSN will have access to those RC bits too. In addition, the RC will be available to the public next week via Microsoft’s Download Center. The release candidate phase of beta software is typically the final phase before the RTM (release-to-manufacturing) of a product and indicates that the code has attained a significant level of performance and stability.
Installing Winamp For Small Memory Usage
Reader ‘hsantos’ asked: “Any recommendation for a mp3 player… other than Winamp… less memory hungry?”
Winamp isn’t “memory hungry” if you do a minimal install…
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