OK - Thanks for the response. I do use Autorun to control startup stuff. I was trying to determine what change in behavior would occur with...
When selecting normal startup in msconfig it does not take but reverts to selective startup
OK I'm going to switch to CCleaner unless I have really serious problems
Funny - I don't recall that ever happening to me
I'll stick to TFC since it works well for me
However that doesn't mean it will boot to the usb if there is a bootable usb plugged in. I have to enable the boot menu in the bios so that the...
No - The boot priority sequence can be revised in my Gateway DX4870 in the bios without the usb plugged in
Sorry about that - I've redone my system specs to show my new computer.
OK Windows8 is another whole new world - see : http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/4935-startup-options-menu-boot-windows-8-a.html
I have a gateway which uses <delete> to enter the bios which provides a boot order priority
Tried both a recovery partition downloaded to a 64gig usb and small formatted for ntfs bootable usb. I probably did not have the usb plugged in...
Set the boot priority #1 to removable devices - plugged in a bootable memory stick - restart the computer and it boots up from the hard drive
OK I have TFC that I've used in the past - I'll give it a go
I can't find a source for the ATF Cleaner that doesn't carry a lot of junk with it
Done - Thanks
I'm all set and do appreciate your help - many,many thanks
Yes - I use McAfee on multiple computers. I also use Avast on another computer.
Yes - I use it on multiple computers and I also use Avast on others
OK Done Yes I do pay for McAfee
[ATTACH] The strange startup notice no longer appears - Thank You
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