Remove short cut to selected programs on start up

[Pete]

When the computer starts up certain programs spring into life that I don't
want e.g., narrator. How do you view the setup of such programs in Vista
windows to prevent them doing this?

 

[Mick Murphy]

Go into control Panel> Ease of Access> turn it off from starting at Startup
Also, Start>Programs>Accessories>Run> msconfig > OK> see what you have
starting at startup

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi Pete,

For things like the narrator, you would want to look in the Control
Panel/Ease of Access center. For third party software you've installed, you
want to check within that program's options/preferences/settings to disable
it from loading as part of the startup group.

For things not quite so easy to discern, you can also use the system
configuration utility or windows defender to block them. This is usually a
last resort as it's better to disable them from within the programs own
controls rather than forcibly disable them.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[Pete]

Perfect. Sorted. Thanks.

Go into control Panel> Ease of Access> turn it off from starting at Startup
Also, Start>Programs>Accessories>Run> msconfig > OK> see what you have
starting at startup

 

[James]

That's a quick and correct answer Mick,

But one thing I will add: After reboot, I'm sure there's a message that will
appear, here:

http://unlockforus.blogspot.com/2008/03/unlockme-has-blocked-some-startup.html

Also, If you want to re-enable them again or even ADD another program at
startup, here
http://unlockforus.blogspot.com/2008/06/vistaxp-launch-and-run-programs-during.html

I hope this helps...

 

[Mick Murphy]

Glad to help. Thanks!