Startup

[Gerry Power]

There are several applications which automatically start
whenever I reboot. What file do I need to access to
change these?

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Gerry,
Most of these programs have a setting in themselves like "Start at
Boot-up.." or something similar. Disable that. If that is not possible, then
type MSCONFIG.EXE at Start>Run.. and flip to the startup tab. Uncheck all
items you do not want at startup.

 

[Kelly]

Hi Gerry,

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


/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

 

[Denny]

Ok, how do I add a program that I want to start everytime I
start windows?

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Drag a shortcut to the program to the startup folder.

C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Start Menu\Programs\Startup