tray icons

[narayan]

hey. i have this compaq and when i go into the start menu and delete the "big Q" so it is not in the tray, well it is still there. and ideas? thanks

[daveleau]

This is a program that obviously sucks alot of system resources. It is there so Compaq can access your computer remotely for tech support calls. Unfortunately you cannot permanently disable it, as far as I have seen. You have to disable it every time you reboot and it should be gone for that session.

[Mntsnow]

YOu should be able to disable that Icon and program from running by editing the registry. If my memory serves me right you will find it under the

local machine/software/microsoft/windows/current version/Run Key from there you can delete the registry key that deals with that program.

*disclamer* Backup your registry BEFORE playing in there as I can not be held responsable for your errors.

Mntsnow

[Pantion]

If you don't want to get into the registry use msconfig.exe. Just go to "startup" tab and deselect the compaq stuff from there.

[narayan]

thanks for the tips. in our current rotten state of the union i understand the need for a "disclaimer". unfortunately we need to do that once in a while. i just want to say that if I f/up, it is my doing. even if i am following instructions. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif now on to the registry!!! well i did the msconfig.exe instead. thanks for the tips! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/biggrin.gif

[This message has been edited by narayan (edited 12-22-1999).]

[Mntsnow]

Dig in! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Mntsnow

[daveleau]

Please let me know if you got it disabled. I have not been able to get rid of the sucked. I've used programs to take it out and goen intot he registry but haven't had any luck. Thanks-dave

[narayan]

msconfig.exe is the ticket. it does not start those stupid programs and my machine boots faster, also.