Is it possible to start my computer in two different configurations for two
different uses? i.e. One where all software and hardware loads, and the other
where certain hardware and programs do not load?

Yes.
See this article:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...36e531033.mspx

"spreadcom" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to start my computer in two different configurations for
> two
> different uses? i.e. One where all software and hardware loads, and the
> other
> where certain hardware and programs do not load?

Good only for minor settings like background color... Won't control hardware
or software loading. Seems to be no solution for this one.

"spreadcom" wrote:

> Is it possible to start my computer in two different configurations for two
> different uses? i.e. One where all software and hardware loads, and the other
> where certain hardware and programs do not load?