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i want to delete some of the unwanted small icons off that bottom bar, i think they slow down my computer starting up it seems they take ages to download also is it better for me to turn my computer off b4 i go to bed?? at the moment i turn off the internet box as this seems to get hot and my srceen ?? but normally leave my computer on ??

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Do you mean the quick launch bar? Right click any icon you don't want and hit delete. If you get a message saying it's a program you want to delete then delete it the proper way e.g. go to Set Program Access and defaults and delete it from in there.

Turning off your computer? Two ways you could look at it. The first is turn it off to save power. The second is leave it on because turning it on and off causes wear and tear. I turn mine off unless I really need to keep downloading a torrent overnight because if I don't then the room won't cool down.

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> i want to delete some of the unwanted small icons off that bottom bar,

If you are refering to the quick launch icons - simply place your mouse pointer over the offending icon - click the right mouse button - select Delete - then confirm "Delete Shortcut"

>i think they slow down my computer starting up it seems they take ages to download also is it better for me to turn my computer off b4 i go to bed??

I do not agree with your assessment - there is no 'downloaing' happening during either the startup/shutdown process within Windows that you describe - although during the startup windows is busy setting up the OS enviroment for you, the time for painting the screen with shortcut icons etc is small compared to the other stuff it is doing.

I would suggest that the startup time is being prolonged by disk activity - a defrag is probably required - see other threads in this forum as this common problem has been covered a few times.

>...at the moment i turn off the internet box as this seems to get hot and my srceen ??

If you or your computer is not using the internet connection then feel free to turn it off.

If you are not using the screen turn it off at any time of the day.

> but normally leave my computer on ??

If you are not using it and you are not running any unattended applications like decoding DNA screen savers - why leave it on? Like leaving the TV on for the dog to watch a programme about global warming while you going shopping, isn't it a waste?

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Actually, I've got a couple of good reasons to keep it on :o

Our desktop computer is not in an airconditioned room, and we are meters from the sea. When turning the computer off every night, condensation can form on the mainboard, rendering it sticky, and eventually, dead. We've helped to solve this problem by removing the side panel and blowing a fan on our computer when we do shut it down.

And best reason number one: a few days ago our computer started to smell. Bad. Like a dead thing. We opened it up, it smelled even worse even though there was no sign of anything. Had to remove the power supply and open it up to remove the dead gecko that had crawled in through the fan opening when the computer was off.

I cannot handle dead smelly things. ICK!

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Actually, I've got a couple of good reasons to keep it on :D

Our desktop computer is not in an airconditioned room, and we are meters from the sea. When turning the computer off every night, condensation can form on the mainboard, rendering it sticky, and eventually, dead. We've helped to solve this problem by removing the side panel and blowing a fan on our computer when we do shut it down.

And best reason number one: a few days ago our computer started to smell. Bad. Like a dead thing. We opened it up, it smelled even worse even though there was no sign of anything. Had to remove the power supply and open it up to remove the dead gecko that had crawled in through the fan opening when the computer was off.

I cannot handle dead smelly things. ICK!

We talked about this exact issue in another thread .. and I think I may have a way .. sort of silly .. get an old small cheap fridge and set it to maybe 20 degrees. Get long cables .. cut a small section of the door gasket away. Should stay cool and dry inside.

I can imagine some of the thoughts spinning through minds' of Darwin Award candidates as they read this. :o

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> i want to delete some of the unwanted small icons off that bottom bar,

If you are refering to the quick launch icons - simply place your mouse pointer over the offending icon - click the right mouse button - select Delete - then confirm "Delete Shortcut"

>i think they slow down my computer starting up it seems they take ages to download also is it better for me to turn my computer off b4 i go to bed??

I do not agree with your assessment - there is no 'downloaing' happening during either the startup/shutdown process within Windows that you describe - although during the startup windows is busy setting up the OS enviroment for you, the time for painting the screen with shortcut icons etc is small compared to the other stuff it is doing.

I would suggest that the startup time is being prolonged by disk activity - a defrag is probably required - see other threads in this forum as this common problem has been covered a few times.

>...at the moment i turn off the internet box as this seems to get hot and my srceen ??

If you or your computer is not using the internet connection then feel free to turn it off.

If you are not using the screen turn it off at any time of the day.

> but normally leave my computer on ??

If you are not using it and you are not running any unattended applications like decoding DNA screen savers - why leave it on? Like leaving the TV on for the dog to watch a programme about global warming while you going shopping, isn't it a waste?

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The gecko issue is easily resolved with some mosquito wire mesh and duct tape.

The condensation is interesting - I wonder why water condensates there. The mainboard would be hot when the PC is on, and cool down to room temperature when the PC is turned off. However, it would not get colder than room temperature so I don't see why it would attract condensation which occurs when warm, humid air hits a cold surface.

Maybe this happens in the morning when outside temperatures start to rise? You could set a timer to turn on the machine in the morning at about 5 am :o

On a slightly unrelated note, I needed to work yesterday night so I thought I would do this in my garage office. Turned out to be impossible because of... wait for it... flying termites! Termites were swarming and my laptop screen set to the lowest brightness level was enough to attract what seemed like tens of thousands of flying termites. Turning on outside lights to distract them didn't make it significantly better while attracting even more from a wider radius. I gave up after a few minutes when my laptop was covered in termites. Good thing everything here is built from Teak. Try explaining this to customers in the USA... :D

Actually, I've got a couple of good reasons to keep it on :D

Our desktop computer is not in an airconditioned room, and we are meters from the sea. When turning the computer off every night, condensation can form on the mainboard, rendering it sticky, and eventually, dead. We've helped to solve this problem by removing the side panel and blowing a fan on our computer when we do shut it down.

And best reason number one: a few days ago our computer started to smell. Bad. Like a dead thing. We opened it up, it smelled even worse even though there was no sign of anything. Had to remove the power supply and open it up to remove the dead gecko that had crawled in through the fan opening when the computer was off.

I cannot handle dead smelly things. ICK!

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The condensation is interesting - I wonder why water condensates there. The mainboard would be hot when the PC is on, and cool down to room temperature when the PC is turned off. However, it would not get colder than room temperature so I don't see why it would attract condensation which occurs when warm, humid air hits a cold surface.

The problem is, indeed, very real. My 'puter was 60 - 80 meters from the water's edge, depending on the tides, at my precious abode. In one year I lost 2 main boards and 3 VGA cards.

I think part of the problem with the VGA is that they are mounted horizontally .. and are convenient for collecting salty condensate. The spots of corrosion (short circuits) are usually apparent.

I was able to salvage one VGA card 3 times before it quit. A soft toothbrush and some contact cleaner did the trick.

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Your probably talking about the icons near the clock yeah??? If so programs that once installed startup at the same time as your machine and your right they will slow you machine to a crawl if you have to kmany...to change this go start>>run then type msconfig and select startup tab unselect the ones you dont want to startup at boot up(which to be fair is pretty much all of them) restart the machine and they wont start

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Your probably talking about the icons near the clock yeah??? If so programs that once installed startup at the same time as your machine and your right they will slow you machine to a crawl if you have to kmany...to change this go start>>run then type msconfig and select startup tab unselect the ones you dont want to startup at boot up(which to be fair is pretty much all of them) restart the machine and they wont start

thank u at last someone who knows what hes talkin about thank you very much

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Just to add a program which might also help with this {you can check what the program is and decide if you want it at start-up} is Start-Up manager LINK though, irony alert it does install as a start up program itself, which you can deselect.

Regards

/edit mad typist strikes again....//

Edited by A_Traveller
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i want to delete some of the unwanted small icons off that bottom bar,.......

If the program in question is not being constantly used there is no need for it to load at start up. Software manufacturers love having their programs load every time you start your computer. Not at all necessary and this practice uses a lot of resources. Far better to click on whatever application you need from the program list, when you need to use it.

I have a small program called Start Up Inspector. It was free when I first downloaded it and I think it is still free.

This program will explain to you whether certain applications are necessary or not at start up. You can then instruct Start Up Inspector to prevent those unnecessary applications from loading.

If you click here it will provide additional information and a download facility.

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Your probably talking about the icons near the clock yeah??? If so programs that once installed startup at the same time as your machine and your right they will slow you machine to a crawl if you have to kmany...to change this go start>>run then type msconfig and select startup tab unselect the ones you dont want to startup at boot up(which to be fair is pretty much all of them) restart the machine and they wont start

thank u at last someone who knows what hes talkin about thank you very much

i just followed your instructions thank very much it loads so much quicker now ive taken them unnessary icons away

Posted

You really dont need to install any 3rd party apps for this like i said the msconfig util does exactly what anything else does safely.

Nice to know ther OP is statisfied..

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Would just point out that msconfig can at times be obscure for the uninitiated, with little data provided. One doesn't want a poster to return saying for example the PC hasn't got any sound now, owing to removal of a critical program {with an unintuitive name, not Sound.exe :o} from start-up. The programs can help, and indeed act as an aide memoir for reminding even seasoned users WT Blazes that program is before they wave it goodbye without noting its location.

One reason I like Start-up manager is it is easy for most users to toggle in and out programs before making a decision to terminate access to them.

Glad in this case the OP found what they wanted but in another current thread the risks of deleting are only too obvious.

Regards

Edited by A_Traveller
Posted

IMHO if you havent got at least okay knowledge with a PC you not really in a position to start fiddling around anyway, as a general rule i only use 3rd party apps if Windows just doesnt have them, i tend to use the little apps that come bundled they work well, but personal preference i suppose as there are loads of people who dont like Microsoft products.

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