System settings - Windows start up tab
You can use this tab to specify Jumble Saler Presentation files (.rsp files) or Jumble Saler Play List files (.rspl files In the Standard and above editions) to automatically start when Windows starts.
This allows you to specify a file to start on each screen on your system.
For example, you could have a different presentation playing on the primary
(Screen number 1) and secondary (Screen number 2) monitor.
If you have a presentation that spans two monitors, then just set the
presentation to play on the primary monitor (Screen number 1).
Windows logon screen
Normally, when a Windows machine is switched on, the user gets the login screen
first. If you want to change this so that when a computer is started it
just loads Windows and then your Jumble Saler Presentation or Playlist, then
please read
Windows start up - Removing the log on
screen.
Other background software that loads when Windows loads
When Windows loads, it also loads lots of programs including device drivers, anti virus software
(see our
Recommended software page for
free anti virus software), and lots of software for keeping you up to date with
the latest versions of installed software. If you are setting up a
computer to display Jumble Saler presentations then you want to make sure that
nothing is going to pop-up in front of Jumble Saler or slow it down by running
unnecessary programs.
You can view what software starts automatically on your system by using the
Windows System Configuration screen. To display this:
Windows XP - Click on 'Start' then 'Run ...' then type in
msconfig and
click on OK. This will open the Windows System Configuration screen
Windows Vista or 7 - Click on the Windows Start button (the start orb in the
bottom left corner of the screen). In the 'Start Search' box that appears
just above the start orb, type in
msconfig and press return. This will
open the Windows System Configuration screen
When you have the Windows System Configuration screen open, you get loads of
tabs of various ways that software can be started up automatically with Windows.
The 'Startup' tab is the best place to start and shows most Microsoft and
non-Microsoft software that is starting automatically with Windows. If you
have set JumbleSaler.com to start up with Windows (See at the top of this help
page) then there will be an item:
| Startup item |
Manufacturer |
Command |
Location |
Date disabled |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Jumble Saler |
JumbleSaler.com |
... |
... |
|
This sets Jumble Saler to load automatically with Windows. You need to
go through this list and un-tick items that you don't require. If you are
not sure, then do not un-tick items or ask your IT Department (if you have one)
or try an Internet search. You often find software such as:
Windows Live Messenger
Google update
Adobe Acrobat
Which you can consider disabling.
Anti virus software
Anti virus software often does periodic scans of your hard disks. These
should not be scheduled to run at the same time as your presentations as this
will slow down Jumble Saler and will lead to jerkiness in scrolling items.
Windows automatic updates
You may also consider disabling Windows automatic updates. This is the
part of Windows that automatically downloads updates for most Microsoft software
installed on your system, especially security updates for Windows. This is
a good thing except that sometimes it will automatically restart the computer,
or slow the computer considerably whilst installing update. This is not a
good thing for digital signage software as you want your presentations displayed
without interruption. If you do disable automatic updates, then you
need to get someone to do these manually periodically (once a week should be
OK).
To view or disable Windows automatic update settings:
Windows XP - Click on 'Start' then 'Control panel'. Find and
double-click the System icon. Go to the 'Automatic updates' tab.
Consider which of the 4 options is best for your machine.
Windows Vista - Click on the Windows start button, then 'All
programs' then 'Windows update'. Alternatively, click on the Windows Start
button (the start orb in the bottom left corner of the screen). In the
'Start Search' box that appears just above the start orb, type in
windows update and press return. This will open
the Windows Update screen. Use the 'Change settings' option to see your
options.
Windows 7 - Click on the Windows Start button (the start orb in the
bottom left corner of the screen) and then select 'All programs' and then
'Windows Update'. Use the 'Change settings' option to see your
options.
DISCLAIMER - JumbleSaler.com recommends you seek professional advice
before changing any Windows settings. JumbleSaler.com accepts no
liability for any problems caused by changing Windows settings. The
information above it provided for consideration only.