Background programmes

[Guest]

Can someone advise how to access the list of background programmes started by
Windows XP and how to turn off these which I don't require to run
automatically.

Thanks,

 

[Guest]

start > run > msconfig > startup tab > disable/enable

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Can someone advise how to access the list of background programmes
started by Windows XP and how to turn off these which I don't require
to run automatically.

On each program you don't want to start automatically, check its Options to
see if it has the choice not to start (make sure you actually choose the
option not to run it, not just a "don't show icon" option). Many can easily
and best be stopped that way. If that doesn't work, run MSCONFIG from the
Start | Run line, and on the Startup tab, uncheck the programs you don't
want to start automatically.

 

[Ron Martell]

Can someone advise how to access the list of background programmes started by
Windows XP and how to turn off these which I don't require to run
automatically.

Thanks,

For Startup programs use Start - Run - MSCONFIG and go to the Startup
tab to see the list. It is better to reconfigure these startup items
from within the actual application rather than unchecking them in
MSCONFIG.

Startup services are listed on the Services tab of MSCONFIG. However
to reconfigure these you need to use Start - Run - SERVICES.MSC.

Note: Please ensure that you fully understand the purpose of a
startup item, how and why it was put into the startup, and the
consequences (if any) of removing it before you make any changes. Some
items are very important for the proper and safe functioning of your
computer.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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