Programs running in the background

[Guest]

Hi everyone,
I'm new here and I was wondering if anyone knew which specific programs
that run in the background are necessary for Windows XP to run right. I'd
like to get rid of most of the other background programs but don't want to
screw things up.
Many thanks!
Steve

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

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

Also see:
www.dougknox.com
Win XP Utilities, Startup Programs Tracker. This utility tracks the common startup
vectors and will show you what is loading at startup and from where. The included
Help gives a brief tutorial with some good information on removing the entries that
the program finds.

 

[Guest]

Thank you so much TaurArian! I really appreciate you answering so quick and
for such a helpful response!
All the best,
Steve

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

Also see:
www.dougknox.com
Win XP Utilities, Startup Programs Tracker. This utility tracks the common startup
vectors and will show you what is loading at startup and from where. The included
Help gives a brief tutorial with some good information on removing the entries that
the program finds.

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TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
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Hi everyone,
I'm new here and I was wondering if anyone knew which specific programs
that run in the background are necessary for Windows XP to run right. I'd
like to get rid of most of the other background programs but don't want to
screw things up.
Many thanks!
Steve

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

You're welcome.
Kaylene

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TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
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Thank you so much TaurArian! I really appreciate you answering so quick and
for such a helpful response!
All the best,
Steve

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

Also see:
www.dougknox.com
Win XP Utilities, Startup Programs Tracker. This utility tracks the common startup
vectors and will show you what is loading at startup and from where. The included
Help gives a brief tutorial with some good information on removing the entries
that
the program finds.

--
===========================
TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
===========================

Hi everyone,
I'm new here and I was wondering if anyone knew which specific programs
that run in the background are necessary for Windows XP to run right. I'd
like to get rid of most of the other background programs but don't want to
screw things up.
Many thanks!
Steve