CMD to show what runs at startup

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I recall using a command that shows what tasks run at startup and it allows
you to selectively disable tasks.... what is the command name.

Thanks!
 
swimdad16 said:
I recall using a command that shows what tasks run at startup and it
allows you to selectively disable tasks.... what is the command name.

Thanks!
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start - run - msconfig should do what you need
 
swimdad16 said:
I recall using a command that shows what tasks run at startup and it allows
you to selectively disable tasks.... what is the command name.

Thanks!
Click to expand...

Msconfig
 
See also:

How to troubleshoot by using the System Configuration utility in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560

How to manage Windows Startup?:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/startup.htm

Common loading points of threats in Windows 2000/XP:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2001060517115206

Startup Program Loading:
http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm

Manually Disabling Startup Programs:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prmc_str_elqj.asp


Startup managers:

Sysinternals Freeware - Autoruns:
http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html

Autoruns: Hunt down autostart programs wherever they hide
http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=44089

Startup Control Panel
http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml

How to use MSCONFIG: NetSquirrel.com:
http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/


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Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Thanks - that's what I was looking for!
 
swimdad16 said:
I recall using a command that shows what tasks run at startup and it allows
you to selectively disable tasks.... what is the command name.

Thanks!
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You're thinking of MSConfig, which was designed to be a troubleshooting
tool, not a "startup configurer." It should be used in Normal mode,
unless you're actively troubleshooting a problem.

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



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