Keeping programs from initiating during WindowsXP startup

[greymattr9]

How do I remove programs from the Windows XP startup
process? This is causing a severe slow-down for reboot.

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Using Msconfig to shut off Auto-Start programs

.. Click Start, then go to Run, then type in: msconfig
.. Click on the Startup tab at the top, this will show a listing of programs that
auto start when your computer is first booted. If you uncheck the box the program
will no longer auto start and sit in your system tray /notification area when you
boot. You'll need to reboot before this takes effect.

Another way to do this would be to go to the program that is in your system
tray/notification area and you may find the settings to remove them from the auto
start, most programs have this listed in the properties section.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in WinXP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560

To help identify programs

http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
All about disabling programs at startup
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm

 

[Boris Yankov]

Or if you are not experienced user you may want to try a startup manager.
You can find a good one at:
http://www.virtuoza.com/InControl/product.php