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From: Peter Foldes on 3 Jun 2010 08:56
Another deadhead from vistahead answering to a 3 year old post

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<devnullius> wrote in message news:2010636244devnullius(a)gmail.com...
> Windows XP Home SP3.
>

Drivel removed
From: Unknown on 3 Jun 2010 10:11
Look in the registry at
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Currentversion\run
Delete it (OE) from there.
<devnullius> wrote in message news:2010636244devnullius(a)gmail.com...
> Windows XP Home SP3.
>
> Everytime when I start my computer, as by magic Outlook Express
> automatically starts up after I log on.
>
> This is NOT due to a startup entry! There is NO start-up entry that
> explains why OE starts everytime my computer does. I checked this with
> Windows Defender; msconfig; manual registry check; Tuneup Utlities 2010
> Startup Manager, Startup Control Panel 2.x by Mike Lin; absolute startup
> manager.
>
> OE was never used on this computer. I tried the registry tricks on this
> page
> (http://www.ehow.com/how_4917214_disable-uninstall-outlook-express.html)
> [ --> {44BBA840-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C} and for
> {881dd1c5-3dcf-431b-b061-f3f88e8be88a}, change the value of "IsInstalled
> (REG_DWORD)" from 1 to 0 .
>
> First registry fix seemed to fix it, after turning the computer on, I got
> a windows notification that OE wasn't installed anymore and that it would
> "clean up" (whatever that is - I did not have any emails to begin with).
> So I logged off, and back on and NO Outlook Express appearing by magic.
> BUT, rebooting the computer DID start my Outlook Express without any
> explanation. The second registry fix did not do anything for me.
>
> I also read on the Internet that Norton AV caused this strange behaviour.
> Norton Internet Security was installed when I started to fix this
> computer, and was already replaced by me with Avast 5. Still, I had Norton
> Utilities 14 still running, so to be sure I removed that one too. It did
> not solve it. So I ran Norton Removal / Cleanup tool to get rid of ALL
> norton AV related. Still; OE starts automatically : (
>
> Time for a new approach, I installed "Remove outlook Express"
> (http://www.product-key.com/remove-outlook-express.htm). This program is
> NOT free, it costs $4. If this is not convenient for you, please check
> here:
> http://astalavista.box.sk/cgi-bin/robot?srch=Remove+Outlook+Express+v1.0+by+FOFF&submit=+search+ .
>
> This tool DID remove Outlook Express for me.
>
> I wish I could explain what is happening with that freaky Outlook Express
> that keeps automatically starting when Windows does, without any startup
> entries. It's a kinda magic ; -/
>
> I hope this post will help...
>
> Peace!
>
> Devvie
>
>
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>
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>
>
>
> GordonJa wrote:
>
> Disable Outlook Express
> 14-Jul-07
>
> Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I
> do
> not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically
> as
> at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future.
>
> I have Windows XP
>
> Many thanks
>
> Previous Posts In This Thread:
>
> On Saturday, July 14, 2007 5:34 AM
> GordonJa wrote:
>
> Disable Outlook Express
> Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I
> do
> not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically
> as
> at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future.
>
> I have Windows XP
>
> Many thanks
>
> On Saturday, July 14, 2007 9:09 AM
> Malke wrote:
>
> Re: Disable Outlook Express
> GordonJar wrote:
>
> Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an
> email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start
> Menu>Programs>Startup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there
> is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only
> delete the shortcut, not the program.
>
> If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System
> Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows.
>
> Start>Run>msconfig [enter]
>
> This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab
> and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply
> and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you
> do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box
> that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".
>
> Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop
> processes. Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter]
>
> How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
> On Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:34 AM
> GordonJa wrote:
>
> I looked in startup and there is no OE there.
> I looked in startup and there is no OE there.
>
> I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that
> requires to send an email.
>
> Thanks Gordon
>
> "Malke" wrote:
>
> On Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:58 AM
> Malke wrote:
>
> Re: Disable Outlook Express
> GordonJar wrote:
>
> Well Gordon, *something* is calling it. Since I can't see your computer,
> you'll need to do some more work to determine what that "something" is.
>
> 1. Make sure the computer is virus/malware-free:
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
>
> 2. If the computer is clean, do clean-boot troubleshooting:
> Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
> Clean-boot advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434
>
> 3. As always, try and answer The First Question Of Troubleshooting: what
> changed between the time things worked and the time they didn't?
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
> On Saturday, July 14, 2007 11:58 AM
> Unknown wrote:
>
> In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there.
> In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there.
>
> On Saturday, July 14, 2007 12:28 PM
> GordonJa wrote:
>
> If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until
> I
> If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until
> I
> find the one responsible am I likely to upset the system and have a major
> disaster on my hands ? As I am sure your solution is right. It's just I am
> rather thick when it comes to these sort of things.
>
> Thanks
>
> "Malke" wrote:
>
> On Saturday, July 14, 2007 1:25 PM
> Malke wrote:
>
> Re: Disable Outlook Express
> GordonJar wrote:
>
> You need to look up the things you find in Startup. An easy way to do
> this is by Googling the item or you can also look things up at the links
> I'll give you below. Don't disable anything you don't understand! The
> following links will help you decide if something is necessary, or you
> can ask here.
>
> For instance, Outlook Express will not show up as "Outlook Express". It
> will show up as "msimn.exe".
>
> http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - What loads at Startup?
> http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html
> http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
>
> Repeat warning: Do not disable *Processes* with msconfig.
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
> On Sunday, July 15, 2007 5:16 AM
> GordonJa wrote:
>
> Unfortunately still no result.
> Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying
> as
> it is, as I have insufficient knowledge.
>
> Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble.
>
> "Unknown" wrote:
>
> On Sunday, July 15, 2007 11:37 AM
> Unknown wrote:
>
> In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set
> for a
> In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set
> for
> a home page?
>
> On Sunday, July 15, 2007 12:20 PM
> GordonJa wrote:
>
> When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo
> browser
> When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo
> browser
> in this browser the home page is :-
> http://bt.yahoo.com
> and Outlook Express opens as well.
>
> I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :-
>
> http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2&svc=mail&cbid=24325&msppjph=1&tw=900&fs=1&lc=2057&_lang=EN
> http://www.google.co.uk/
>
> Thankyou
>
> "Unknown" wrote:
>
> On Sunday, July 15, 2007 1:14 PM
> Unknown wrote:
>
> I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies.
> I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. To
> test, change the home page to a page you normally visit. Example: Change
> the
> home page to http://www.microsoft.com. Test it. If that doesn't fix it you
> can always change it back to what it was.
> "GordonJar" <GordonJar(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:37ACB4CD-B484-4670-9696-6355447056C7(a)microsoft.com...
>
> On Sunday, July 15, 2007 2:32 PM
> GordonJa wrote:
>
> ThankyouI will give that a go.
> Thankyou
>
> I will give that a go. I am away from my own computer until next week end
> so
> will try then. When I first got this computer in January I had
> considerable
> problems with compatibility between BtYahoo and IE , everthing locking
> etc.
> perhaps it's a continuation of that.
>
> "Unknown" wrote:
>
> On Monday, July 16, 2007 10:00 AM
> Unknown wrote:
>
> Since Internet Explorer is backed up by Microsoft and is virtually trouble
> Since Internet Explorer is backed up by Microsoft and is virtually trouble
> free why use BtYahoo? My ISP also has their own browser but I refuse to
> use
> it. Look for any email settings in BtYahoo.
>
> On Friday, July 20, 2007 5:06 PM
> Unknown wrote:
>
> One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove
> One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove
> Outlook Express if listed there as your e-mail program.
>
> On Sunday, July 22, 2007 11:56 AM
> GordonJa wrote:
>
> Thanks for the help I have finally found it.
> Thanks for the help I have finally found it. It was hidden away (Thats my
> excuse and I am sticking to it.) in the dial up program of BTYahoo.
>
>
>
>
>
> "Unknown" wrote:
>
> On Sunday, July 22, 2007 2:40 PM
> Unknown wrote:
>
> You needn't ever give an excuse. These PC's can be very complex.
> You needn't ever give an excuse. These PC's can be very complex. Very
> happy
> you got it fixed.
>
> On Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:20 AM
> veena almeida wrote:
>
> problem
> Each time start the computer outlook Express opens automatically. I do
> not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically
> as
> at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future.
>
> On Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:12 AM
> Tom J wrote:
>
> veena almeida wrote:<http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?
> veena almeida wrote:
>
> <http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/26748-removing-outlook-express-from-startup/>
>
> On Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:01 AM
> Hot-text wrote:
>
> Go to microsoft.public.windowsxp.
> Go to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
>
> Good help there for I send a Follow up to it for you
>
> On Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:10 AM
> Hot-text wrote:
>
> Tom J he said ::::: do not wish to remove it!
> Tom J he said ::::: do not wish to remove it!
>
> On Thursday, January 28, 2010 9:06 AM
> Peter Foldes wrote:
>
> This is microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics.
> This is microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics. What have you been smoking ,
> Besides the
> OP is basing everything on 3 year old posts
>
>
> --
> Peter
>
> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
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>
> On Thursday, January 28, 2010 11:13 AM
> Robert Aldwinckle wrote:
>
> (cross-post added to OE.General)http://www.microsoft.
> (cross-post added to OE.General)
>
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?&lang=&cr=&guid=&sloc=en-us&dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics&p=1&tid=ef186a51-31ca-4db5-a58e-0e06929a7f11&mid=734bc970-445f-4488-bf28-7ac76db564d5
>
> Hot-text,
>
> I assume you meant to cross-post to OE and hit IE6 by mistake? ; )
>
> FollowUp-To set to eliminate IE6.Browser.
>
> BTW good link. ; )
>
>
> FYI
>
> Robert Aldwinckle
> ---
>
> On Thursday, January 28, 2010 11:20 AM
> Tom J wrote:
>
> Iknow what he said!!
> Iknow what he said!! He said he did not want it to open on start-up
> READ THE LINK I GAVE!!!!
>
> Hot-text wrote:
>
> On Thursday, January 28, 2010 1:09 PM
> Jolly Polly wrote:
>
> Peter Foldes wrote:LOL I did have a look at which group I was reading
> myself
> Peter Foldes wrote:
> LOL I did have a look at which group I was reading myself
>
> On Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:39 PM
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>
> Please do not pollute OE General with that troll's blither. Thank you.
> Please do not pollute OE General with that troll's blither. Thank you.
>
> Robert Aldwinckle wrote:
>
> On Thursday, January 28, 2010 3:30 PM
> Hot-text wrote:
>
> And you Said::::Tom JMemberGroup: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 23-December
> 07
> And you Said::::Tom J
>
>
>
> Member
>
> Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 23-December 07 Posted 30 January 2008 -
> 10:56 AM
>
> Some time ago my Dell 8250 computer running Windows XP was "adjusted" so
> that Outlook Express 6 would open automatically on start up. This was done
> by a 'wandering minstrel' that I can no longer reach. At the time it was
> useful and efficient and saved time.
>
>
>
>
>
> NOW, I am considering moving to Web Mail, and so this "feature" is a
> problem.
>
>
> 1. Could someone explain to me how I can remove Outlook Express from start
> up so that it will not interfere with Yahoo Mail. At the same time I would
> like to keep it available in case I need it again.
>
>
> 2. A related question... how can I easily move my file folders and saved
> emails from Outlook Express to Webmail. ?
>
>
> Thank you in advance for considering my problem'
>
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Zinfan
>
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>
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>
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>
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> Location:Philadelphia, PA Posted 30 January 2008 - 12:38 PM
>
> Hi Zinfan and welcome to PCWorld. :-)
>
>
>
>
> First, just a few points:
>
> - I have changed your Discussion title to give a clearer indication of
> your
> question. For future reference, please be as descriptive as possible in
> both
> the heading of your Discussion as well as the post itself.
>
> - When submitting Discussions, please do not put two questions, even
> though
> they may be related, within the same Discussion. If the problems are more
> involved, one issue may get lost or forgotten.
>
> - Since your concern has to do with emails, I have moved this Discussion
> from the Windows Community into the Web Browsing & Email Community
>
>
>
>
> Now, on to your question:
>
> 1) I do not believe there is a clearcut answer within Outlook Express
> itself. That being the case, you can open up the msconfig function and
> disable Outlook Express from starting when you turn on your computer.
> Please
> follow these steps:
>
> On Thursday, January 28, 2010 4:29 PM
> Hot-text wrote:
>
> If it was not for us blithers ....
> If it was not for us blithers .... you would not be able to LOOL PA Bear
> Yes dressed foolishly to entertain ... I do some time but in good fun.
> But a troll ,,,,, I am not here to to bewitch no one.
>
>
> And yes Robert Aldwinckle!
>
> I hit IE6 by mistake >>
>
> PA Bear you are 99.98% Right for we all make mistake some times!
> Keep the good work
> For I like it when you see my mistake for you always give me Good
> INFO...Bear
>
> On Thursday, January 28, 2010 4:35 PM
> Peter Foldes wrote:
>
> Hot_TextCan you pleaser stop polluting these MS servers with your
> gibberish
> Hot_Text
>
> Can you pleaser stop polluting these MS servers with your gibberish and
> trolling
>
> --
> Peter
>
> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
>
> On Thursday, January 28, 2010 4:59 PM
> Hot-text wrote:
>
> Requests for assistance by email Peter Foldes if you not a trolling!
> Requests for assistance by email Peter Foldes if you not a trolling!
>
>
> Cut microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser
>
> On Friday, January 29, 2010 12:51 AM
> ANONYMOU S wrote:
>
> Who the f*u*c*k* are you?
> Who the f*u*c*k* are you?
>
> On Friday, January 29, 2010 9:43 AM
> Hot-text wrote:
>
> I not Anonymousso look me upput ( hot text ) in Yahoo Search I the first
> one
> I not Anonymous
> so look me up
> put ( hot text ) in Yahoo Search I the first one that come up, not the
> Sponsored Results, But the first !!
> and I need to up date it for my Server not on XP not more, but back to
> Win98.....
>
> Why you Anonymous ?
> put ( Anonymous ) in Yahoo Search and the first that come is
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_(group)
>
> Anonymous has no leader or controlling party, and relies on the collective
> power of its individual participants acting in such a way that the net
> effect benefits the group
>
> This group is for Microsoft and HOTMAIL
>
>
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From: Ol�rin on 4 Jun 2010 04:11
An entry there would have shown up in (at least) Mike Lin's tool.

Curious as to how "OP" managed to remove OE (with their pirated tool) and
yet it's still auto-starting...

"Unknown" <unknown(a)unknown.kom> wrote in message
news:ekogTayALHA.5536(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Look in the registry at
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Currentversion\run
> Delete it (OE) from there.
> <devnullius> wrote in message news:2010636244devnullius(a)gmail.com...
>> Windows XP Home SP3.
>>
>> Everytime when I start my computer, as by magic Outlook Express
>> automatically starts up after I log on.
>>
>> This is NOT due to a startup entry! There is NO start-up entry that
>> explains why OE starts everytime my computer does. I checked this with
>> Windows Defender; msconfig; manual registry check; Tuneup Utlities 2010
>> Startup Manager, Startup Control Panel 2.x by Mike Lin; absolute startup
>> manager.

<snip>

>> Time for a new approach, I installed "Remove outlook Express"
>> (http://www.product-key.com/remove-outlook-express.htm). This program is
>> NOT free, it costs $4. If this is not convenient for you, please check
>> here:
>> http://astalavista.box.sk/cgi-bin/robot?srch=Remove+Outlook+Express+v1.0+by+FOFF&submit=+search+ .
>>
>> This tool DID remove Outlook Express for me.
>>
>> I wish I could explain what is happening with that freaky Outlook Express
>> that keeps automatically starting when Windows does, without any startup
>> entries. It's a kinda magic ; -/

<snip>


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