How do I keep programs from running when I first boot up

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Susan

As soon as I turn my pc on and it finishes loading, it
automatically starts dialing the internet and running my
adaware scan. Or when I open my email it automatically
opens other folders I look at. Drives me crazy. How do
I stop it? Thanks!
 
Susan said:
As soon as I turn my pc on and it finishes loading, it
automatically starts dialing the internet and running my
adaware scan. Or when I open my email it automatically
opens other folders I look at. Drives me crazy. How do
I stop it? Thanks!
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Check your startup settings to find out what is causing this.
Applications that start with Windows can be found here:
- the WIN.INI, section [windows], entries "run=" and "load="
- the Registry keys
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
- the folders
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ALL USERS\START MENU\PROGRAMS\STARTUP
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\{username}\START MENU\PROGRAMS\STARTUP
See also "How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows
XP" (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560).
 
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