What programs run when windows XP starts?

[dubing]

Hi,

My windows XP automatically start some programs when the operating
system starts up. I want to know what those programs are and how to
disable them when the OS starts.

Appreciate any help,

Bing

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

Check your Startup folder and/or use msconfig.exe:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310560/en-us

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

 

[Ron Martell]

Hi,

My windows XP automatically start some programs when the operating
system starts up. I want to know what those programs are and how to
disable them when the OS starts.

Appreciate any help,

Bing

Use Start - Run - MSCONFIG and go to the Startup tab.

Compare the list of items with the checklist at
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php to see what can be
removed or reconfigured without increased risk or inconvenience.


If you want to go further you can go to the Services tab and check out
the listed services at http://www.dead-eye.net/WinXP Services.htm


Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

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has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hi,

My windows XP automatically start some programs when the operating
system starts up. I want to know what those programs are and how to
disable them when the OS starts.

Appreciate any help,

Bing

In most cases, with "well-mannered" applications, it's usually as
simple as opening the undesired program and deselecting the option to
"display icon in the system tray" or to "start when Windows starts."

Additionally, Look in the C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Start Menu\Programs\Start Up and C:\Documents and
Settings\username\Start Menu\Programs\Start Up folders, and in the
system registry, primarily in the
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310560


--

Bruce Chambers

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