You are troubleshooting a computer running Windows XP. You want to start the computer without launching specific startup applications. Aside from that change, you want the computer to boot normally.
What should you do?
1. Start the computer in Safe Mode.
2. Remove all shortcuts from the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup folder.
3. >>Use Msconfig to disable the startup applications.
4. Start the computer in Safe Mode with Networking.
Explanation : You should use Msconfig, also known as the System Configuration Utility, to disable startup items. Msconfig allows you to select which items load at startup, including which .ini files are loaded and whether all, none, or only selected startup applications are loaded. Using Msconfig is a good way to troubleshoot problems related to startup or devices and applications that load at startup. You can also view which services are running.
You should not start the computer in Safe Mode. Safe Mode loads only the minimum drivers needed to run the operating system.
You should not remove all shortcuts from C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup folder. While this is the folder that stores shortcuts to the applications that run at startup for any user who logs onto the computer, it does not contain the user-specific shortcuts. Also, it is best not to remove the shortcuts because you will just have to reconfigure them later. Also, some startup applications are not configured through the Startup folder. Instead, they are configured through the registry.
You should not start the computer in Safe Mode with Networking. Safe Mode with Networking loads only the minimum drivers needed to start the operating system and access the network.
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