Remove programs from startup

[Happy]

How do I avoid having a program start, on startup? The one I'm referring to
is ICQ-- I want to start it if I need it.
When I check START> STARTUP it is not listed there.
In other words, how to add / remove programs from startup.

 

[Guest]

start > cmd > msconfig (under startup tab)
the best practice is to always check the program itself to
disable it from startup from its options.
Once you reboot you will see a box, click the do not show
this and then ok.

 

[MarkH]

Hit the start icon lower left find "run" (right side column) enter
msconfig,
look for the startup tab on the right side,
uncheck program(s)

 

[Happy]

Thanks, folks!

Hit the start icon lower left find "run" (right side column) enter
msconfig,
look for the startup tab on the right side,
uncheck program(s)

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

The best place is ICQ's own options.