Hello Members Here is part of the HijackThis startup list of my machine: Listing of startup folders: Shell folders Common Startup: [C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup] Adobe Acrobat Speed Launcher.lnk = ? Adobe Acrobat Synchronizer.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\AdobeCollabSync.exe Adobe Gamma.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe --------------------- Acrobat Assistant 8.0 = "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\Acrotray.exe" --------------------- What I wonder is ; do all Adobe entries have to be in the startup list or could I do away with less? Any light on this is very much appreciated. Thanks L

I don't think that any of them are necessary. Go to Start-Run. Type msconfig, go to startup tab and uncheck all Adobe entries.

Hoss78 Thanks Have you tried it? I guess there is no harm in trying and if it does not work well just check it again?

I always remove all Adobe startup entries. They are unneeded items that are using resources. Please let us know if you found someone's advice to be helpful.

Do you have a scanner installed or an all in one machine? If so the adobe stuff may be needed to use the bundled software. Adobe acrobat isn't freeware so if you have it on there you probably use it. Wheather you need it to run at startup is a different question. On another note, Hijack this is kind of long in the tooth and isn't going to help much with viruses. I don't think it is updated or supported any longer.

OtheHill Have you a link about HJT no longer being supported? Google didn't find much - plenty about CWShredder. DerekW

Derek I am not positive about that statement, that is why I used the word think. However, I just Googled and found that Trend Micro has taken the program over. He is a link to the article I found. It appears to be a new DL. http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3...