how can i eliminate items from start up menu

[Guest]

How can I know which items to eliminate from my start up menu. I opened it up
and every program on my computer is checked to start at start up. I know that
not all are nessecary for the computer to run. So which ones can I remove and
not do any harm, so my computer will boot up a little faster.

 

[Rich Barry]

Try this program http://www.snapfiles.com/get/starter.html

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

First, see if there is an option similar to "load at startup" in the
corresponding application(s). If so, uncheck the option. Secondly, you may
use the MSCONFIG.EXE utility in Windows to troubleshoot Windows startup.

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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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


How can I know which items to eliminate from my start up menu. I opened it
up
and every program on my computer is checked to start at start up. I know
that
not all are nessecary for the computer to run. So which ones can I remove
and
not do any harm, so my computer will boot up a little faster.