Too many startup programs

[Guest]

I know there must be an easy way to do this but Windows help isn't. I have
some removed programs that still try to start when I turn on my computer.
There are also some that start that I want to wait until I am ready for them.
How do I remove these programs from startup?
Thanks,

 

[JS]

Use msconfig (Start/run/msconfig) or
Try Autoruns from the MS Windows SysInternals site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx
This will show all apps/etc. that load/run when you first boot and
selectively allow you to stop any that you don't want.

Note: To get additional details on an item in the list you may need to
highlight the item (right click) and use the Google option to get the
details, especially useful for the more obscure items in the list.

JS

 

[mikeyhsd]

check the options for the programs that you do not want to auto start for an option to
start with windows
or similar and disable it.

check your startup folder in the All Programs folder.



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I know there must be an easy way to do this but Windows help isn't. I have
some removed programs that still try to start when I turn on my computer.
There are also some that start that I want to wait until I am ready for them.
How do I remove these programs from startup?
Thanks,

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I know there must be an easy way to do this but Windows help isn't. I have
some removed programs that still try to start when I turn on my computer.
There are also some that start that I want to wait until I am ready for them.
How do I remove these programs from startup?
Thanks,

In most cases, with "well-mannered" applications, it's usually as
simple as opening the undesired program and deselecting the option to
"display icon in the system tray" or to "start when Windows starts."

Additionally, Look in the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu\Programs\Start Up and C:\Documents and Settings\username\Start
Menu\Programs\Start Up folders, and in the system registry, primarily in
the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310560

Bear in mind that Msconfig was designed to be a troubleshooting
tool, not a "startup configurer." Use MSConfig to determine the
location of the command that is attempting to start the program, and
remove it from there. To cease the selective startup notifications,
either return your settings to the way they were, or permanently remove
the undesirable programs from your startup configuration.


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Bruce Chambers

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