Programs launch upon start-up

[Amy]

How can I control which programs launch when I start-up?
I have a bunch of processes running in the background
that I don't even know what they are.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

How can I control which programs launch when I start-up?
I have a bunch of processes running in the background
that I don't even know what they are.

There are lots of services on your PC that are probably turned on by default
you don't use. Why have them on? Check out these web pages to see what
all of the services you might find on your computer are and set them
according
to your personal needs. Yeah - this is another one you have to work for,
but
your computer may speed up and/or be more secure because you took the time.
And if you document what you do as you do it, next time, it goes MUCH
faster!

Task List Programs
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm

Black Viper's Service List and Opinions (XP)
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

Processes in Windows NT/2000/XP
http://www.reger24.de/prozesse/

There are also applications that AREN'T services that startup when you start
up the computer/logon. One of the better description on how to handle these
I have found here:

Startups
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
How can I control which programs launch when I start- up?
I have a bunch of processes running in the background
that I don't even know what they are.
.
start,,,run,,,type in msconfig,,,startup tab,,,uncheck

everything,,,apply,,ok,,restart,,,check box for don't
show again,,,go to your antivirus options check it to run
at startup,,,apply,,ok..................antivirus is all
you need to come on at start up anyway,then go to
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
and look for the tool called remove unchecked items from
msconfig,,,run it thru,,,this takes out the entries that
you didn't want running,,,then check again and wright
down the entry of the AV.