webster72n
Tue Jul 05 17:38:30 CDT 2005
"Shane" <shanebeatson@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:uKMAb$agFHA.1372@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>
> "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:eOZXKpagFHA.1248@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > The problem arises when a program has to change system files that are
> > read-only *except* at Startup or that require a hardware reset, ie:
> >
> > "You need to Restart your system for changes to take effect..."
> >
>
> Mostly due to being constantly in use when Windows is running.
>
> > Programs that require this, write a list of instructions to a file
called
> > WININI.INI which Windows reads (if it exists) and executes before
putting
> > a "lock" on some of the system files or system parameters.
> >
> > Quite often those instructions refer to a temporary file that is (go
> > figger) in the TEMP folder.
> >
> > So if you're going to delete your TEMP folder or it's contents, you
should
> > reboot or at least be sure that nothing is going to be updated on the
next
> > boot.
> >
> > If you have an "autodelete TEMP at startup" as advocated in the first
> > section of that URL, then things are going to get botched up. Mind you
>
> I run a batch at Startup that compares the date with that at the previous
> boot. If different, it runs various stuff, inc. EmptyTempFolders. So, at
> only first boot of the day temp folders are emptied. Also, the batch runs
> from programs\startup, by which time wininit.ini has done it's stuff.
>
> > the third(?) section does mention something about checking the
winini.ini
> > file but it's literally misplaced advice.
> >
>
> So, before every shutdown, check wininit.ini! ROFL!
>
> >
> > I don't think the TIF folder would affect it.
>
> Anything running from TIF at boot is malware!
Looks like I stirred up a hornets nest, Shane, but I have some spray handy,
if needed. Harry.
>
>
> Shane (Methuselah, son of Figgs)
>
> >
> >
> > Rick (Pat)
> >
> >
> >
> > PAT (Paul) wrote:
> >> Ron: Reading this thread, I wondered...can you shed some light pls.
> >>
> >> You wrote:
> >> "Some the items there are actually dangerous, and could cause serious
> >> problems, such as the one to delete all temporary files at startup
which
> >> will cause serious problems with any and all program installs and
updates
> >> that require a restart to complete." Would that apply to Temporary
> >> Internet files??: r.c. IE|Properties|Advanced
> >>>click "Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed".
> >>>Tks
> >>
> >> Paul
>
>