Startup

[Guest]

How do I remove programs from the Startup Menu so they don't start automatically as I boot up XP? Currently, I have about 15 programs that are starting up as I boot the PC and would prefer that they don't automatically start as they are taking up resources. The file name I'm referencing is: Documents & Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs and then I have programs such as: Accessories, AOL, Arcsoft ShowBiz, DeadAim, DVD Compatibility, MS Clip, Works, Office, Publisher, ONDVD etc....... Are these really running and taking up resources
Thanks!

 

[hustedj]

START --> RUN --> msconfig click ok

Goto startup tab and uncheck anything you don't want loaded on startup. Then
it will ask you to reboot.

How do I remove programs from the Startup Menu so they don't start

automatically as I boot up XP? Currently, I have about 15 programs that are
starting up as I boot the PC and would prefer that they don't automatically
start as they are taking up resources. The file name I'm referencing is:
Documents & Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs and then I have programs
such as: Accessories, AOL, Arcsoft ShowBiz, DeadAim, DVD Compatibility, MS
Clip, Works, Office, Publisher, ONDVD etc....... Are these really running
and taking up resources?

 

[Guest]

http://www.softinca.nnov.ru/rs/

 

[zizz]

Pat -
This is one of those questions that is quite basic but has
more than one simple answer. Your question is well written
and suggests that you could gain much by reading a book
such as Windows XP Fundamentals. I'm sure you will find
the answer there. And these are the basics that you need
to understand to avoid turning your computer into a mess.
z -------------------------------------------------------

-----Original Message-----
How do I remove programs from the Startup Menu so they

don't start automatically as I boot up XP? Currently, I
have about 15 programs that are starting up as I boot the
PC and would prefer that they don't automatically start as
they are taking up resources. The file name I'm referencing
is: Documents & Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs and
then I have programs such as: Accessories, AOL, Arcsoft
ShowBiz, DeadAim, DVD Compatibility, MS Clip, Works,
Office, Publisher, ONDVD etc....... Are these really
running and taking up resources?

 

[zizz]

Sorry hustedj - that's only part of the answer.
z ---------------------------------------------

 

[Kelly]

Check for an option to not having the icon load in the System Tray via the
program(s) in question.

Other options for removal:

Go to Start/Run and type in: msconfig. Go to the Startup Tab and uncheck
accordingly. Then run this script to remove the disabled items from the
registry.

Clear Disabled Items from Msconfig Startup (Line 148)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Or...remove the runkeys from here: Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Troubleshooting, Removing and/or Cleaning Add or Remove Programs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_a.htm#addremove

Troubleshooting the Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_n.htm#na