XP Start-up Program Control?

[Glenn]

Hi.

I'm noticing that the number of programs running on start-up is increasing
over time. Not all of them show up in the Start-up folder, so I suspect that
somehow they're being run from the Registry.

Is there a way to figure out exactly what's starting at start-up and which
Application it's associated with?

Also, is there a way to find out how much in the way of system resources is
being consumed by all the stuff that's open? I did have Norton Utilities at
one point, but not currently.

Thanks.

 

[JS]

Try Autoruns from the MS Windows SysInternals site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx

AutoRuns will show/list all apps/etc. that load/run when you first boot
(Boot Execute tab),
when you logon (Logon tab) and other programs that load (grouped by labeled
tabs) for easy viewing.

It also provides the ability to selectively allows you to stop (use with
care) any program that you don't want to load. You can undo any changes you
have made.

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

JS

 

[Glenn]

Wow. That will keep me busy for a while trying to figure out what's what.
Some things I recognize, others I don't. Guess I have my work cut out for
me.

Thanks.